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August 11, 2023
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Happy Birthday To The Music That Raised Me: A Girl’s Ode To Hip Hop

[ad_1] The birth of hip hop infused a flavor element into the world that not everyone was prepared for. As hip hop turns 50-years old today, huge corporations, giant companies and everyone in between is celebrating a genre of music that once was deemed a fad. No one could anticipate the soul-filled, compassionate talent that would soon become a force to be reckoned. As a self-certified hip hop head myself, I personally feel a sense of gratitude for the music that raised me. As a troubled child abandoned by...

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YNW Bortlen Teases New YNW Melly Merch

[ad_1] YNW Bortlen is promoting new merch from his incarcerated codefendant YNW Melly.YNW Bortlen Promotes New Melly MerchOn Monday (Aug. 7), YNW Bortlen shared images of new YNW Melly merch on Instagram. The upcoming T-shirt design, which can be seen below, features a huge image of YNW Melly on the front along with the words "Free Melly." On the back are the words "God Gone Spin the Block Bout Me."Read More: YNW Bortlen Tweets Mysterious Message Same Day YNW Melly's Mistrial DeclaredYNW MerchThe YNW collective has been selling merch on Instagram since January of 2019, with the designs moving more toward promoting the "Free Melly" movement since the rapper's arrest the following month.  According to...

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Ice T Talks the Importance of Hip-Hop Turning 50 and His New Series ‘Hip Hop Treasures’ on A&E

[ad_1] Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Hip Hop history as A&E Network introduces its latest series, Hip Hop Treasures. Premiering on August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT, following Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday, this groundbreaking show takes you on a quest to uncover lost and iconic Hip Hop memorabilia, guided by none other than Ice T and LL COOL J. Led by two legendary figures of the genre, alongside field collectors and museum curators, Hip Hop Treasures delves deep into the stories behind some of...

August 11, 2023
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Hip-Hop Slang From the 1990s to Never Forget

[ad_1] Even if rap fans' formative years weren't in the 1990s, the slang popularized during that era is still alive and well—especially in hip-hop. So, whether someone's the age of 17 or 37, words such as "dope," "bling" and "boo" are very much a part of the daily lexicon.Some of the terms’ origins are harder to trace than others, but it's unanimously agreed E-40 and Mac Dre introduced "thizz" to the Bay Area, while Beastie Boys conjured up "def" as a way to pay tribute to their former label, Def Jam Recordings, in the late 1980s (although they weren't necessarily the first to use it). "Ill," another commonly used word among rappers, was consistently...

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August 9 Named Run-DMC Day in New York City

[ad_1] Every Aug. 9 in New York City is now known as Run-DMC Day. New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a proclamation honoring the achievements and contributions of the historic Hip-hop group to the city, Hip-Hop, and entertainment culture. According to Complex, the proclamation was handed to the legend during a special pop-up event hosted by Adidas Originals. “Adidas Originals is intricately woven into the fabric of hip-hop culture,” Rupert Campbell, president of Adidas North America, said. “As a brand that embodies authentic creativity, we are so proud that...

August 11, 2023
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Iggy Azalea’s Letter for Tory Lanez Reveals Friendship Details

[ad_1] Iggy Azalea's entire letter defending Tory Lanez to the sentencing judge has revealed a lot about their friendship.Iggy Azalea's Full Letter Defending Tory Lanez Reveals Their Close FriendshipA few days after Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, the full letter that Iggy Azalea wrote in defense of Tory Lanez to the sentencing judge has surfaced online. Legal journalist Meghann Cuniff, who reported on the trial extensively, posted on her Twitter page the full, three-page letter Iggy submitted to the judge ahead of Tory's sentencing.The letter, which can be read below, is dated Feb. 22, 2023, and revealed that Iggy and Tory Lanez had...

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Roc Nation Drops ‘Humble Soles’ Mixtape for Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

[ad_1] Roc Nation has unveiled its highly anticipated mixtape release, Humble Soles, in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary this year. This innovative project showcases fresh tracks from emerging rappers and promising producers, celebrating the fusion of hip-hop and streetwear culture. Lead tracks like “Tale Of 2 Legends” by Tyre Hakim and RJAE, “The Takeover” by RJAE, Tyre Hakim, Johnny Cocoa, and “Love is a Mixtape” by Kalan.FrFr and Reuben Vincent have ignited anticipation with special summer previews. A surprise bonus track, “Love Answers All,” features Rapsody and KentheMan. “I couldn’t...

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These Old Tory Lanez Tweets Did Not Age Well

[ad_1] Tory Lanez was confident he would be absolved of guilt in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. So, over the last couple of years, he's posted some things on Twitter that haven't exactly aged well.The Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion shooting case has been one of the most polarizing subjects in hip-hop since Megan confirmed she was shot by Tory in the summer of 2020. After pleading not-guilty that November, Tory was cocksure that he would not be convicted. Some of his antics in public and on social media concerning Megan were even cited as the reason for him being sentenced to 10 years for the shooting earlier this week, including his alleged plan to...

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Dallas Austin, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh & More To Perform at Genesis the DJ Festival

[ad_1] With Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary this month, it’s only right we celebrate in a major way. And while everyone may be paying homage to all the greats in the rap game, we remember a huge component to the genre: the DJs. This weekend, Atlanta is putting on for their city with Genesis the DJ Festival, a three-day musical experience happening August 11th through 13th. The lineup includes over 30 legendary spinners from Spinderella, Kid Capri and DJ Quik, to Dallas Austin, DJ Nabs and DJ Toomp. This is...

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Trippie Redd, Reason, G Perico and More – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] One of the ways hip-hop is celebrating its 50th year in existence is by delivering a fresh crop of new project drops. On the day that marks five decades since DJ Kool Herc birthed the culture in a tiny rec room in the Bronx, an Ohio rap-crooner releases his second album of the year, a Los Angeles spitter delivers a new project to capitalize on what's been an incredibly productive year so far, a lyricist repping Carson, Calif. comes through with a long-awaited LP and more.Trippie Redd Drops Second Album of 2023, A Love Letter To You 5On the heels of Mansion Musik, which, since its January release, has been lauded as one of the best hip-hop...

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