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Beef or BS: Diggy vs. J. Cole
What really sparked the feud between Diggy Simmons and J. Cole?
25 Tweetable Quotes from Versus Hip-Hop on Trial
Does hip-hop enhance society or degrade it?
Beef or BS: Havoc vs. Prodigy
Details of the beef between Mobb Deep's Havoc and Prodigy.
Better Debut: J. Cole or Drake?
Who had the better debut? J. Cole or Drake. Two young rap stars go toe to toe in five categories.
100 Ways to Save Hip-Hop
100 things you can do to save hip-hop.
Major or Indie?
If you had to choose between a major and an independent label, what would you pick?
How Much is That Record Deal Really Worth?
Aligning with a major label offers few benefits beyond the spoils of fame and a panoramic lifestyle. Will this be the generation that revolutionizes music business or will it be the one that settles for a stint in the belly of the beast?
If you had to bring one hip-hop artist back to life...
If you had to bring one hip-hop artist back to life...
What's the Most Annoying Hip-Hop Trend of the Last Decade?
What's the Most Annoying Hip-Hop Trend of the Last Decade?
What's Your Favorite Jay-Z Album?
What's Your Favorite Jay-Z Album?
Is there room for aging rappers in hip-hop culture?
Is there room for aging rappers in hip-hop culture?
Hip-Hop Needs to Grow up
Is there a place in hip-hop for aging rappers?
11 Most Embarrassing Moments in Hip-Hop History
Rappers, like everyone else, have some dark, embarrassing secrets that they hope would remain just that - secrets. The difference between us and them is that public figures don't have the privilege of being able to deal with embarrassing moments in private like the rest of us. But Ross isn't the only rapper who's had to lick his wounds in public. Here's a rundown of 11 most embarrassing exposures…
A Brief Timeline of Eminem vs. Mariah Carey
Eminem and Mariah Carey have been exchanging insults for several years now. Here's a brief timeline of their relationship and feud.
Hip-Hop Artists React to President Barack Obama's Inauguration
Hip-hop speak on the significance of President Barack Obama as the first African-American President of the United States of America.
How James Brown Influenced Hip-Hop
James Brown wasn't just the Godfather of Soul, he also helped pioneer what we now know as rap music.
Talib Kweli on Why He Supports Barack Obama
Talib Kweli throws his weight behind 2008 presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.
Saul Williams' Letter to Oprah Winfrey
Saul Williams' Letter to Oprah Winfrey
Congress Weighs in on Hip-Hop Mix Tape Smack Down
Congressman Doyle weighs in on mixtapes
DJ Screw
DJ Screw.
Hip-Hop Timeline
An extensive history of hip-hop culture that dates back to the 1920's.
What's Your Favorite Kanye Song?
What's your favorite Kanye West song?
Nas Blasts Def Jam
Nas blasts Def Jam in a leaked email.