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The World According To Chase Shakur 

The Atlanta native talks about transitioning from being a rapper to an R&B singer/songwriter, signing with Def Jam, and his highly-anticipated debut album “Wonderlove.”
02/11/2025

8 Reasons Why LL COOL J is the Most Important Rapper Ever

With a career spanning four decades, the legendary rapper’s influence on hip-hop culture is undeniable.
12/04/2024
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LL Cool J's Def Jam Mount Rushmore

LL Cool J’s Def Jam picks spark heated rap debate online.
08/02/2024

Bo$$, Def Jam's First Female Rapper, Dies at 54

The Detroit native was best known for her hit song “Deeper.”
03/12/2024

Opinion: The Legacy Of Def Jam's ‘Fight For New York’ & The Logistical Nightmare Of Creating A Sequel

The legendary collaboration between the iconic rap label and Electronic Arts has a legacy that makes returning to the franchise difficult.
01/22/2024

Revisiting Redman’s ‘Doc’s Da Name 2000’: A 25-Year Retrospective

The Brick City representative earned his first platinum plaque on his fourth album with another classic LP.
12/07/2023

A Tale of Two Cities: Jeezy and DJ Drama Take Over ATL and Detroit for 'Sno Fall '

The two longtime collaborators have reunited for a new project with a familiar sound.
10/24/2022
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Road to BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 - Benny the Butcher
Hip Hop Awards 2022

Get to know Lyricist of the Year nominee Benny the Butcher ahead of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, plus discover his rise to rap fame, family ties and more.
09/30/2022
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Black Twitter Reacts To Pusha T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ Preview

Early hype for the rapper’s fourth album is its own trending topic.
04/20/2022
Crazy Fleeing - Who else can go on a tour with their spouse and make $109 million? That definitely made the On the Run Tour a success.(Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

New Day: Jay Z's Illest Power Moves

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How Beyoncé Changed L.A. Reid’s Mind About Rihanna

He thought Teairra Mari would be a bigger star.
01/07/2016