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Jacinta Howard
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5 Reasons Janet Jackson Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
When you list the artists who've been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the most jaw-dropping has to be Janet Jackson.
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How the Beastie Boys Wasted ‘So. Much. F—ing. Money’ on ‘Paul’s Boutique’
After taking forever to make their 1989 second album, the Beastie Boys got pushed aside for Donny Osmond.
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A Tribe Called Quest Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
One of the most respected, influential groups in hip-hop history, ATCQ's legacy continues to thrive.
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10 Worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Rap Snubs
From LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs.
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Music’s Greatest Afros
The Afro has always been more than just a hairstyle. It's a statement.
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OutKast Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
OutKast's sound was futuristic in scope but grounded in the realities of the streets of Atlanta, a mixture that was potent and fresh, nostalgic and piercing.
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Why 2Pac’s Shooting Still Haunts Hip-Hop
For over 20 years now, rumors and elaborate conspiracies about Pac's unsolved murder have circulated, only adding to his legend.
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Beyonce Is Born: Sept. 4 Hip-Hop History
Beyoncé arrives on planet Earth, super producer/DJ Mark Ronson is born, and Usher lets the world in on his relationship with Chilli via "U Got It Bad."
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Man Shot by San Diego Police Outside Ice Cube Concert
The man began firing shots when he was told he couldn't get a ticket to Ice Cube's sold-out show.
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Birdman Publicly Apologizes to Lil Wayne: ‘I Knew This Day Was Gonna Come’
'It feels amazing to be home f---ing with my son.'
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Da Brat $7.7 Million in Debt, Files for Bankruptcy
A large chunk of that debt ($6.4 million) stems from her 2007 assault case.
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Best Rappers Turned Actors, Ranked
From Will Smith, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, to Sticky Fingaz and Eve, we've ranked the rappers-turned-actors.