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Some rap history with series, "Wu-Tang: An American Saga"

You can still catch “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” released on Hulu. The television series was created by The RZA, the brains of ...
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Somebody or some bodies?: Rethinking rap’s need for individual pioneers

In my opinion, the most dominant topic within rap discourse is the question of who innovates the genre. From old school legends such as Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, to the likes of JID and Doechii ...
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A Brief Look At How Beef Has Shaped the History of Hip-Hop

Kendrick and Drake’s recent beef is merely one in a fabled line of feuds that have shaped the history of hip-hop as we know it. Whether revolutionary, zeitgeist-defining or just plain silly, rap beef ...
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‘Diamonds in the Dirt 3’ brings Baton Rouge rap history back to the big screen

Baton Rouge’s hip-hop story is heading back to the big screen with the premiere of “Diamonds in the Dirt 3: The Dumbway,” the ...
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Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Classic ‘Christmas In Hollis’ Single 38 Years Ago

On this day, 38 years ago, the legendary Queens trio Run DMC delivered one of the most beloved holiday anthems in rap history with the release of their single “Christmas in Hollis”. The track first ...