In a high-profile sex trafficking trial, Sean \"Diddy\" Combs jokingly requested courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg to soften ...

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Hip-hop and cannabis didn’t just grow side by side — they sparked a lifestyle revolution. From early lyrical nods to billion-dollar ventures by Jay-Z and Wiz Khalifa, this post explores how ...

A new exhibit in Madison highlights Wisconsin's hidden hip-hop history. Curated by Gregory Doby and Menkhu Meri Maat, the exhibit runs through early September. The exhibit emphasizes community ...

The hip-hop journalism community mourns the loss of one of its most influential voices. Sacha Jenkins, a pioneering figure who helped establish hip-hop’s presence in mainstream media while ...

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Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Cash Money joints and Tha Carter III leaks to irresistible beat-jacks, we went through over a thousand Lil Wayne songs—these are the very best.

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For Entry 003 of his Mic Drops & Elbow Drops column, Carl Lamarre breaks down why women in hip-hop and wrestling are dominating both arenas. By Carl Lamarre In the 1970s, “The Future Is Female ...

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