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Aretha Franklin's Undeniable Influence on Hip-HopAretha Franklin's Undeniable Influence on Hip-HopWhile the iconic singer's impact on soul, pop R&B is well-documented, her considerable contributions to hip-hop are often overlooked.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Did Lauryn Hill Steal 'The Miseducation'? Did Lauryn Hill Steal 'The Miseducation'? Was Robert Glasper correct in his claims that Lauryn Hill "stole" her debut album? The answer isn't as black and white as you may think. Safra DucreaySafra Ducreay
20 Rappers That Were Influenced by the Native Tongue Movement20 Rappers That Were Influenced by the Native Tongue MovementHow many hip-hop collectives can you say started a movement that's still being followed 30 years later?Daryl NelsonDaryl Nelson
20 Best Female Rap Posse Songs20 Best Female Rap Posse SongsThese all-female posse tracks help shape the hip-hop movement in the 1990s and beyond.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Common Drops 'Retrospect for Life': July 29 Hip-Hop HistoryCommon Drops 'Retrospect for Life': July 29 Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day we celebrate the birth of one of music's most memorable voices, remember a Common classic and party with Andre 3000 and John Legend.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
12 Throwback Rap Album Covers Inspired by Jazz/R&B Album Artwork12 Throwback Rap Album Covers Inspired by Jazz/R&B Album ArtworkThese rappers paid homage to their favorite old-school jazz and R&B albums with their iconic LP cover art.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
The 25 Greatest Moments from Hot 97's Summer JamThe 25 Greatest Moments from Hot 97's Summer JamThe legendary annual concert has been the setting for some of hip-hop's most notorious moments. We take a look back at 25 of the most jaw-dropping moments from Summer Jam.PreezyPreezy
Twenty '90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackTwenty '90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackThese 20 rap albums were "woke" before it became a trend. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Lauryn Hill Extends 'Miseducation Tour' to Europe Lauryn Hill Extends 'Miseducation Tour' to Europe Tickets for the new dates go on sale on May 25. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard