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Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations

Hit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hop’s biggest heavyweights — Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, and

Associated Press / April 2, 2022

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Even all these years later, the Notorious B.I.G. is still the rapper I’m most impressed by

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I still

Panama Jackson / March 9, 2022

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J. Cole is already one of the greatest rappers to ever do it, but I’m still waiting on a truly great album from him

As a general rule, I try not to be too critical about great art and artists in my midst. Now,

Panama Jackson / March 4, 2022

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6 hospitalized following shooting at concert in Oregon

Six people were hospitalized on Friday following a mass shooting during a concert in Eugene, Oregon. According to Eugene police,

Aisha Powell / January 16, 2022

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Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot

A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot

Associated Press / January 15, 2022

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Hip-hop producer Digital Nas deserves his flowers

Most would be satisfied with accomplishing in their entire career what Digital Nas has done by the age of 22,

TheGrio Staff / September 11, 2021

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Ja Rule and Fat Joe are stepping into the Verzuz battle ring

Get ready for the next epic Verzuz battle. Ja Rule and Fat Joe are officially stepping into the Verzuz battle

Jared Alexander / September 3, 2021