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The Uplift
Rihanna looks to help, educate and inspire children in Malawi
The entertainer spent time in the southeast African nation in efforts to gain a better understanding of the country’s problems
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NBA glamour is all about courtside
From Rihanna to Jay Z, Beyoncé to Drake, sitting on the wood is its own red carpet
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Aux Cord Chronicles XI: Rooftop vibes
From 2 Chainz to Beenie Man and Mya to Drake — 51 songs to jump-start your summer
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John Legend’s ‘Surefire’ video speaks to modern America
Director Cole Wiley’s tale of love lost and found is as timely as ever
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Biggie mural will not be torn down in Bed-Stuy
Art collective rallies enough support to save painting on Brooklyn apartment building
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The long-lost ‘T-Wayne’ is finally here
The T-Pain and Lil Wayne collaboration dates back to 2009
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Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Are You Experienced’ turns 50
With hits like ‘Purple Haze’ and ‘Third Stone From The Sun,’ the rock superstar’s first album is as revolutionary as ever
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Rolling Loud. Essence. Lollapalooza: The 13 best rap and R&B festivals of summer 2017
Chance is everywhere, there’s a hip-hop cruise — plus two big weekends in New Orleans
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Khaled’s ‘I’m The One’ is the latest of the DJ’s party anthems
A look back at his best records ever — with the help of his son, Asahd