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This Week in Hype: The First Ever Rap Fantasy Draft With Justin Hunte
I know you had big plans this weekend, cancel them. I want you to just stay at home and listen to the “ This Week In Hype ” on repeat until you’ve memorized every word. It’s our only hope at making…
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The “Detox Isn’t Dropping” x “Rap Nerds Unite” Shirts Are Here…Mofos
When I decided to launch a RefinedHype clothing line months ago, I was determined to create something truly original, and involve y’all as much as possible. That’s why I asked RefinedHype Nation for design ideas , and two distinct winners…
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What’s the Greatest Rap Hook of All-Time?
Coming up with a new “ Question of the Week ” every Wednesday is no easy task. Sure, it’s way easier than essentially any job any one else has, but still, every so often I need some help. So this…
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Rap Lines That Make No Fu**king Sense: The Lil Wayne “Dedication 5” Edition
At this point I’m convinced that Lil Wayne is only releasing mixtapes to give me “ Rap Lines That Make No Fucking Sense ” material. Well, in that case, thank you Weezy, I hear “ Dedication 5 ” loud and…
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This Week in Hype: Medium Sean’s “Hall of Fame” Review, Block of Dead Prez & More
Can I keep it 100 with you RefinedHype Nation? Maybe even, let’s say, 300. 350? As I write this, I’ve got to wake up for a flight to Miami in four hours. Frankly, I considered just skipping the “ This…
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See You At The Crossroads: What’s Bone Thugs’ Legacy?
This may sound blasphemous or cold, but when Michael Jackson died, I really didn’t see why everyone was so shocked and heartbroken. I mean he had been on his deathbed for a while and even when he was healthy, his…
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What’s the Best Rap Album Intro of All-Time?
Here’s how I come up with the “ Question of the Week ” every Wednesday, it’s a very scientific process. First I get hammered. Then I call whatever rap nerds friends I have that haven’t learned not to answer the…
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It’s In The Game: The Best Songs From Madden’s 25 Year Soundtrack Legacy
UPDATE: Madden NFL 15 Playlist: The Hip-Hop Edition I’d be willing to bet that there is a surprising percentage of y’all out there who are struggling today due to lack of sleep. You know how I know? Because Madden 25 hit…
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What The F*ck Is Up With Kanye’s Voice: An Investigatory Report
Here at RefinedHype we like to consider ourselves the CNN of hip-hop. Expect instead of garbage we investigate the topics that really matter and affect all our lives; seriously we deserve a Pulitzer or even a Nobel Prize. I mean…
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Who’s the Greatest Punchline Rapper of All-Time?
While I might throw out the occasional question throughout the week, like “ Who’s the Worst YouTube Rapper of All-Time? “, I try to save my most profound and debatable queries for the Wednesday Question of the Week. So with…
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This Week in Hype: The Combat Jack Special Edition
Remember how once a summer “Saved By The Bell” would break from their usual format and devote an entire episode to tackling a serious issue? Today’s “ This Week In Hype ” podcast is exactly like that, only instead of…
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Did Jay Rock Murder Kendrick on “Money Trees”? An Absurdly Detailed Investigation
An article about a RefinedHype article? Fuck yes an article about a RefinedHype article. Because RefinedHype Nation is the greatest, Lucas’ recent “ Did Big Sean Really Say He Can Out Rap Anyone? ” article took a sharp detour in…