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Lil Wayne Addresses American Flag Controversy: “It was never my intention to desecrate the flag”

Lauryn Hill Responds to Accusations that “Neurotic Society” Lyrics are Homophobic

Rhymes and Reasons Interviews Jacinda Bullie About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed Her Life

Alice Walkers Pens Letter To Alicia Keys, Asking That She Cancel Israel Concert

Minneapolis Program Helps Teens Make Hip Hop in Exchange for Good Grades

Kendrick Lamar Blasts Hip Hop’s Obsession with “Molly”

Jennifer Hudson Signs On as American Idol Judge

Dillard U. President: Why Did Dr. Dre Donate $35 Million to USC, and Not a Black College?

Standout Football Player Jay Harris Gives Up Michigan State Scholarship to Pursue Rap Career

Candice Glover Wins American Idol

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Sage Morgan-Hubbard About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed Her Life

Lauryn Hill Writes Letter of Thanks to Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and Other Supporters

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Julian “J. Kwest” DeShazier About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed His Life

Lauryn Hill Sentenced to Three Months in Federal Prison

PepsiCo Ends Mountain Dew Partnership w/ Lil Wayne After Emmett Till Lyric Controversy

LISTEN: Lauryn Hill Releases New Song “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)”

VIDEO: Janelle Monåe | The Return of Artistry in R&B, Soul, & Hip Hop

Tyler, the Creator Responds to Mountain Dew Controversy: “There’s no type of hate being portrayed in that work of art at all”

San Diego Students Suspended, Banned from Graduation and Prom Over Twerk Video

Emmett Till’s Family Dismiss Lil Wayne’s “Apology;” Call for Face-to-Face Meeting

VIDEO: Janelle Monae’s “Q.U.E.E.N.” f/ Erykah Badu

Principal Fires Security Guards and Invests in Arts Programs; Transforms School!

Mountain Dew Pulls Tyler, The Creator Ad After Accusations of Racism

Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly of 90’s Rap Duo Kris Kross Has Died

Lil Wayne Issues Formal Apology to Emmett Till Family

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Shannon Matesky About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed Her Life

Emmett Till’s Family Plan to Pressure Mountain Dew to End Endorsement Deal w/ Lil Wayne

Lauryn Hill Speaks Out on Financial Troubles, New Record Deal in Open Letter

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Asad Jafri About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed His Life

Lauryn Hill’s New $1 Million Recording Contract w/ Sony Music Revealed During Tax Hearing

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