JAY-Z
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JAY-Z’s “Beach Chair” Set the Stage for the Second Act of His Career
“Beach Chair” was the moment JAY-Z finally let go of his youth, marking his journey into the philosophical elder statesman we celebrate today.
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Here’s an 8-Step Guide to Radicalism in Hip-Hop
Every hip-hop head inherently subscribes to revolution, whether they know it or not.
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What It Means to Claim You’re the “Greatest Rapper Alive”
Among the metrics with which we differentiate MCs, this one claim may be the most telling. At the very least, it’s worth talking about. Here’s why.
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Nardwuar’s 10 Most Entertaining Interviews, Ranked
No journalist — no one, really — on Earth is as thorough as Nardwuar The Human Serviette.
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20 Fictional Characters Pick Their Favorite Rappers
“You seem unquestionably bored out of your fucking mind,” which, yes.
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André 3000 Is Wrong About Hip-Hop Parents
Let’s take a look at six rappers who are parents who remind us that family life transcends hipness and certainly belongs in hip-hop.
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When Rappers Recreate the Recipes of Their Biggest Hits
Here are five noteworthy examples of rappers running back the formulas of their biggest hits.
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10 Best Rap Songs from Movie Soundtracks, Ranked
We’ve ranked the 10 best rap songs from movie soundtracks. See you in the comments.
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Music Festivals Are Liminal Spaces: From The Throne to Frank Ocean
For music lovers, festivals represent headlines and history, openings and closings, and being there — or wishing you were.
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Rap Music’s 10 Decade-Defining Keywords
From “I” to “gang,” we break down the most prevalent keywords in rap this past decade.
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30 Life Lessons from JAY-Z to Celebrate His 50 Remarkable Years on Earth
50 is the new 30.