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Hip-hop at 50: California Love, The Conscious Come Up

“ABC News’ Rocsi Diaz explores the rise of hip-hop in the West Coast. Diving into the unique sound with rappers Too $hort, E-40, Jay Rock, and experts Justin Credible, Touré, and Danyel Smith.” – ABC News

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A digital illustration of rapper Snoop Dogg holding up a Swansea City banner while attending a game. A digital illustration of rapper Snoop Dogg holding up a Swansea City banner while attending a game.

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How Snoop Dogg Put Swansea City Back in the Spotlight

When Snoop Dogg swaggered into Swansea wearing a Swansea City hoodie and beanie, it felt surreal. The American rapper took his seat at the...

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Kurupt Recovering at Home After Hospitalization

TLDR: After reports that West Coast legend Kurupt had been hospitalized for weeks, new confirmation from family shows the rapper is now home and...

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Revisiting “F*** Tha Police” by NWA: Art, Irony, and Protest

TLDR: 10 years ago, The Conversation published an article by Liam Viney exploring the art, irony, and political weight behind the controversial NWA single,...

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Freaky Tales Aims To Blend 80s Vibes With Hip-Hop Storytelling

TLDR: The 80s-inspired anthology Freaky Tales leans heavily on nostalgia, but Kingston University’s Matthew Melia says it’s “all surface and no substance .” Nostalgia...

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Ice Cube To Bring Truth To Power Tour to Toronto and Vancouver

The long-awaited return of hip-hop pioneer, N.W.A. co-founder, and cultural juggernaut Ice Cube to the national stage has been officially announced with the Truth...

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Title card for the Moxy Approved video How Kendrick Lamar's GNX exposed Snoop Dogg. Title card for the Moxy Approved video How Kendrick Lamar's GNX exposed Snoop Dogg.

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Moxy Approved on “How Kendrick and GNX Exposed Snoop Dogg”

TLDR: Moxy Approved explores how Kendrick Lamar’s GNX exposes Snoop Dogg’s history of fence sitting in hip-hop and his shifting alliances. A new video...

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Keefe D Denies 2Pac Murder in New Jail Interview

TLDR: 2Pac murder suspect Keefe D, accused of orchestrating the rapper’s 1996 killing, maintains his innocence in a recent interview with ABC News. 2Pac...

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Diddy Threatened ‘2Pac Hit’ to Silence Victim: Court Docs

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