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‘Certified Lover Boy’ follows Drake’s classic formula – but is it enough?
The album has some shining moments, far too many missteps and one giant elephant in the room
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Guy Davis tricks the devil
The blues musician releases his most political album, ‘Be Ready When I Call You’
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‘Super Freak’ Rick James finally gets a doc that takes his music seriously
‘Bitchin’ on Showtime details his famous line-stepping – and how he expanded the audience for R&B
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Aux Cord Chronicles XXII: The Nipsey Hussle files
‘Checc’ out this playlist before or after tapping into ‘The King of Crenshaw’ podcast
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What the Smithsonian missed in its hip-hop anthology
The excellent ‘Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap’ covers official releases, but leaves out the freestyles and live performances that also made history
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Nipsey Hussle and J Stone’s bond is far beyond just boys from the ‘hood
Rapper J Stone talks about the Hussle he grew up with
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For many in the NBA, continuing Nipsey Hussle’s marathon is a lifelong responsibility
From James Harden to Russell Westbrook to LeBron James, players continue the rapper’s message of empowerment
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How did R. Kelly get here?
Here’s what you need to know about the singer’s trial as opening arguments commence
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After 21 years in prison, former No Limit rapper Mac Phipps is figuring out what it means to be free
Louisiana governor granted him clemency years after investigations raised questions about his conviction for manslaughter