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As was the case with the hard rock era, Hip Hop has been under the microscope for its ability to allow artists to freely express themselves. And at the end of the day, who really wants someone to have the freedom to say what they actually think and believe…this is America people!  Why be creative […]

“There are certain things you can’t say, or sing, on television.” Ever since the broadcast of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards this weekend, the Internet has been pulsating in regards to the “unnecessary” censoring of lyrics for the night’s closing performances from Eminem, Lil Wayne and Drake. Check the drastically contrasting performance here. Stating that […]

Hip Hop may be the platform for an artist to spin their street tales to the masses, but some have come to find out that the rap money doesn’t stretch that far and there must be other means to support one’s self as they perfect their craft in music. Mos Def is an artist that […]

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“Communication is the key to any unit staying together for so long.  Even I’ll admit that 18 years is a long time for a group of people to stay together.” ?uestlove Many groups are unable to stand the test of time.  Legendary groups such as the Jackson 5, the Wu Tang Clan and The Beatles […]

While artists such as 50 Cent, Eminem and Jay Z were celebrating their Grammy wins at Sunday’s awards ceremony, some artists were still ecstatic to be in such an arena, but took note of Hip Hop being snubbed by the show. As acts such as Taylor Swift and Beyonce were able to receive their awards […]