Art or ad? How The Birthplace of Hip Hop became the focus of legal feud
Art versus advertising — it’s the tension at the heart of a legal battle pitting an iconic institution against New York City ...
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Popular musicians you may not know were born in Upstate NY, ranked
Upstate New York has been the birthplace of many legendary singers, hip-hop music moguls and punk artists. Here are 18 ...
Uncle Luke Recalls Fighting New York Rappers Over Southern Rap Hate
Uncle Luke has something to say about Southern rap music. The 2 Live Crew frontman celebrated 40 years of Miami hip-hop by ...
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For Elias Williams, the Hip-Hop Beat Machine Carries the Soul of Community
In “Straight Loops, Light & Soul,” a project evoking Roy DeCarava’s Harlem jazz pictures and the music of J Dilla, Williams ...
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How Mase plans to dominate hip-hop again with 3 new albums
Mase announces triple album release on May 5 coinciding with Diddy's trial, collaborating with Cam'ron in what appears to be ...
At a Hip-Hop Landmark, a Fight Over Sidewalk Shed Art
The apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx is unremarkable, except for its place in history. It is where, at ...
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Hip-Hop Wired’s Artists You Gotta Listen to in March
Hip-Hop and R&B have come a long way, and right now, the game is in a solid place. Artists like Lil Baby, Rod Wave, NBA ...