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Rappers Who Put Their Government Name in Their Album Title

[ad_1] What's in a name? For most rappers, picking a stage name is one of the more defining representations of what's to come from an artist's career. Whether it's a childhood nickname or one gleaned from the streets, a take on their given name or an acronym for what they represent, a stage name is important for a rapper's image and career.Artists often use their full government name as a title for their project to emphasize its content, whether it's a personal take or a story that hits close to home. While many artists choose to go with a self-titled approach, some rappers opt for titling their work after their government name.Eminem...

Queen Latifah Makes History With Library of Congress Induction

[ad_1] Queen Latifah made history this week by becoming the first-ever female rapper to be inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry with her classic 1989 debut album, All Hail the Queen.Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced on Wednesday (April 12) that Queen Latifah is among several music icons, including Madonna ("Like a Virgin"), Mariah Carey ("All I Want for Christmas") and others whose musical recordings will be preserved in the Library of Congress for 2023."The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation’s diverse culture," Hayden said in a press release. "The national library is proud to help ensure these recordings are preserved for...

Queen Latifah Performs at 1998 Super Bowl – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 25, 1998: On this day in 1998, Queen Latifah became the first rapper to grace the Super Bowl stage, which opened the door for hip-hop to come through and move the crowd.Queen Latifah was among a bevy of performers selected for the halftime show during Super Bowl XXXII between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. The halftime show was "A Tribute to Motown's 40th Anniversary" (the label was founded in 1959), and it featured performances from Motown legends Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and The Temptations, as well as the label's top acts at...

Queen Latifah First Rapper to Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

[ad_1] For Black History Month this year, Rémy Martin teams up with XXL to celebrate 10 important moments in hip-hop history. Through the years, Rémy Martin has created a synonymous relationship between cognac and music culture by representing celebration and entertainment seamlessly. In honor of hip-hop’s nearly 50-year existence, host DJ Suss One, XXL Awards Board members Kendell "Sav" Freeman, Vice President/Co-Head of Urban Music at Arista Records; Sydney Margetson, Senior Vice President of Publicity at Atlantic Records; and Traci Adams, Executive Vice President of Promotion at Epic Records, revisit Queen Latifah being recognized as the first female rapper to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006, as a monumental milestone in the genre.Queen Latifah truly proved it’s ladies first when becoming the...