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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
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Louisville’s EST Gee learned how to focus on the football field
The rapper’s new release is ‘Bigger Than Life or Death’
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Houston’s 713 Day celebrates its often overlooked hip-hop culture
Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Lil Keke, among others, performed after yearlong coronavirus pandemic restrictions
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Working on Dying and Lil Uzi Vert energize ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ soundtrack
Production team Working on Dying endeavored to make a legacy score – and succeeded