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The tangled history of hip-hop and boxing
From Mike Tyson and Tupac to Zab Judah and Lil’ Kim, new book examines the connections between musicians and the fight game
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30 years after Magic’s diagnosis, a look at the intersection of hip-hop and the HIV/AIDS pandemic
Were hip-hop lyrics influenced by Johnson, Eazy-E’s death and the arrival of the lifesaving drug cocktail?
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The legacy of notorious drug dealer Alpo Martinez
Over the years, artists from 50 Cent to Jay-Z have recounted the story of the man who turned on his brother
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A poet and a protester, Gil Scott-Heron captured his time — and ours
One of the premier voices of the Black Power movement is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Bardo finds musical inspiration in world travel
With a collaboration with Disney under his belt, the Chicago artist is mixing hip-hop, R&B and Latin influences to make music that feels good
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The coming battle over rap album lengths
Streaming made track lists longer. Will TikTok reverse that trend?
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How J Balvin convinced Jordan Brand he was the real deal
After meeting the reggaeton star in Paris, Jordan texted his people ‘we’re giving J Balvin a shoe’
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Cordae brings new music and gaming skills to the MEAC
The rapper’s weeklong campus tour previewed his upcoming album, ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’
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The resurrection of Ja Rule
He was one of the most maligned rappers of the past decade, but that all changed in one Verzuz battle