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From Nicki Minaj to Azealia Banks, Hip-Hop's Obsession With Female Bisexuality Continues
From Nicki Minaj to Azealia Banks, we take a look at hip-hop's obsession with female bisexuality.
15 Years Later: Looking Back on Nelly's Debut Album 'Country Grammar'
Fifteen years ago, Nelly shook the rap world with his debut album, 'Country Grammar,' and proved that he was no one-hit wonder. We take a look back at the St. Louis rhymer's trailblazing album and its impact on rap music.
How Boyz N Da Hood Went From Being the N.W.A of the South to a Footnote in Rap History
On the 10-year anniversary of Boyz N Da Hood's debut album, we take a look back at how the "N.W.A of the South" became a footnote in rap history.
35 Years Ago: James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles Star in ‘The Blues Brothers’
The success of 'The Blues Brothers,' the film comedy that opened on June 20, 1980, helped re-energize the careers of three giants of soul and R&B: Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles.
20 Years Later: Mack 10's Self-Titled Debut Album Slaughters the Competition
On the 201th anniversary of West Coast MC Mack 10's self-titled debut, we take a look back at the project that was responsible for one of the more recognized beefs in hip-hop history.
10 Years Later: Keyshia Cole's Debut Album 'The Way It Is' Speaks to a Generation of Women Looking for Loyalty and Love
On the 10th anniversary of Keyshia Cole's 'The Way It Is' album, we take a look back at the project, which speaks to a generation of women looking for loyalty and love.
Mariah Carey's State of Mind During Debut Album Is Examined by a Psychiatrist
Mariah Carey's self-titled debut album kicked off a career replete with chart-topping songs, platinum accolades and material detailing the ups and downs of love. We welcome a psychiatrist to examine the singer's state of mind during this life-changing moment.
Lil Mama Deserves a Second Chance After Bum Rushing Jay Z, But Will Hip-Hop Give It to Her?
After Lil Mama debuted the video for her safe-sex ode "Sausage," the internet responded with more hate than love. Is she still being treated unfairly after bum rushing Jay Z at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards? We take a look.
Beyonce, Release That Rap Album You're Hiding From Us
Jay Z may be your favorite rapper but Beyonce is coming for his throne. We're anxiously awaiting a rap album from the singer and here's why.
20 Years Later: Three 6 Mafia's 'Mystic Stylez' Stands as One of the South's Best Albums
On the 20-year anniversary of Three 6 Mafia's debut album, 'Mystic Stylez,' we take a look back at why the project is one of the best to come out of the South.