Justin Charity
Interview: Trillectro Festival Founders Get D.C. Jumping for a Third Year
The founders of the DMV's rap restival want to keep things in the city.
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Hip-Hop Speaks to Ferguson When No Other Genre Will
In a time of crisis, hip-hop is doing what no other genre will do.
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Interview: Ester Dean, Pop Music's Busiest Songwriter, Would Rather Be a Hollywood Star
The songwriter who's written hits for everyone from Rihanna to Kelly Clarkson continues to embrace her on-screen career with "Pitch Perfect 2."
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Interview: Trinidad Jame$ Talks About Makonnen, Atlanta, New York, and His Departure From Def Jam
The Atlanta rapper talks about his hometown, New York, and his departure from Def Jam.
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A History of Rap Songs Protesting Police Brutality
“I guess cuz I'm black born, I'm supposed to say peace, sing songs, and get capped on.”
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DJ Mustard's "10 Summers" Is Muggy, Overcast, and Mild
The beat skips.
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The Difference Between Internet Hype and Real-Life Hype
What's hype?
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7 Times Silkk the Shocker Couldn't Find the Beat
A shady tribute, in comic book form.
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The 10 Greatest Sidekicks in Rap History
"You're one hit away."
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11 James Brown Tracks Every Hip-Hop Fan Should Know
The King of Soul's impact in rap is unmatched.
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25 New Rappers to Watch Out For In 2014
From Bobby Shmurda and Cozz to Denzel Curry and GoldLink, here are the 25 up-and-coming and breaking rappers in hip hop to look out for this 2014 year.
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Listen To Lil B's Instant Classic "No Black Person Is Ugly"
"Homeless people, they even give me money."
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Yung Lean, RiFF RAFF, and the Case Against Authenticity Angst
"But who cares?” —Yung Lean
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“Nobody’s Smiling”: Common’s Commiseration With The Kids Of Chiraq
"Got young love but I’m not young."
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Ranking G-Unit's Albums From Worst To Best
We ranked G-Unit's albums, from the very worst to the very best
Justin Charity
Brooklyn Girls: Stop Lying To Yourselves
Catey Shaw's "Brooklyn Girls" Is True To Life
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Wale Doesn't Need MMG
Should Wale Leave Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group?
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Why Do Hip-Hop Fans Want the Best Rappers to Retire?
Why Do Hip-Hop Fans Want the Best Rappers to Retire?
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"Variety" Claims Elvis Invented Rock 'n' Roll and The Internet Responded With #VarietyHeadlines
"Gwen Stefani introduces Harajuku Girls to Asian culture," for example.
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We Just Saw 2Pac Live On Broadway
Is the new 2Pac musical any good?
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