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Meek Mill talks about growing up amidst dangerous circumstances in The Guardian.

Logic releases pre-order for his debut novel, Supermarket.

Kehlani drops a video for “Nights Like This.”

Pardison Fontaine talks writing for Cardi B and his solo career.

Trippie Redd performs “Topanga” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Billboard examines the relationship between hip-hop and alt-radio.

Maliibu Miitch features in a new FADER documentary.

NPR releases a First Listen for Toro y Moi’s new album, Outer Peace.

Kemba drops new single, “Deadass.”

Openly gay Puerto Rican artist, Kevin Fret, shot dead in PR.