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Jadakiss is 2021’s hip-hop MVP
The Yonkers OG and Lox veteran and his year to remember
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Our top musical moments of 2021, from best verse to radio freestyle
Interviews, performances, earworms, songs to get on it — here’s how we’ll remember the past year
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Young Dolph’s memorial service was fit for a Memphis titan
The rapper who spoke for the city and cared for its residents was given his flowers
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Best albums of 2021: ‘Vince Staples’
The California native delivered a brutally honest masterpiece
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Best albums of 2021: Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’
The album provides a road map for seasoned emcees who want to remain relevant
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Best albums of 2021: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘The House Is Burning’
The rapper depicts an all-too-familiar love-hate relationship with the South
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Best albums of 2021: Little Simz’s ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’
The emerging rapper re-imagines the revenge narrative
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Best albums of 2021: Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’
The rapper’s lyrical ability mirrors that of a literary memoir, further proving the beauty of rap
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Antone Exum moved from the NFL into music
The former defensive back is on tour with his first album