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Arrested Development's '3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of...' Brought Ethnic Pride and Spirituality to Rap
Arrested Development's trailblazing 1992 debut album turns 25.
2Pac Was Right: Trump's 'Got Money for War, But Can't Feed the Poor'
Trump's budget cuts directly affect the hip-hop community.
Nicki Minaj, Remy Ma and the Misguided Critique of Women Beefing
Remy vs Nicki sparked a lot of online debate.
Brooklyn Rapper Siya Talks Inspiration Behind Love-Themed EP 'Commitment'
The love-themed project shows a different side of the Brooklyn rapper.
I've Always Hated the Damn Grammys and You Should, Too
The Grammys suck and there's a long list of reasons why.
Beyonce's West African Influences Shouldn't Be Ignored or Downplayed
We shouldn't ignore the Diaspora's influence on Beyoncé's work.
Migos, George Lopez and the Hate That Looks Like You
Controversies of the past week illustrate how hate manifests in our communities.
Ralph Tresvant: Why Wasn't New Edition's Frontman a Bigger Star?
Why wasn't Rizz a bigger solo artist?
At the End of the Obama Era, We Prepare to Resist the Dark Dawn of The Donald
As Obama exits, we face a hard reality--even if it's not exactly a new one.
Soulja Boy Needs Mentors, Not a Boxing Match [OPINION]
An industry insider takes a look at Souja Boy's fall and says he needs support, not spectators.