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State of the Rap Union: Bizarre Rules

Gideon Resnick | Posted 05.02.2012

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Gideon Resnick

Rap is no longer relatable to normal life. If people can't relate to tracks on Watch the Throne beyond their danceability, it only makes sense that their attention will turn towards brash, un-groomed rappers.

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Jay-Z Reminds Me of Republicans

Adia Colar | Posted 03.21.2012

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Adia Colar

The more people need things to be personal to them in order for them to do "the right thing" -- whatever that is -- the more skewed our world is.

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Dear Jay-Z: You Should Have Written That Poem

Lisa Belkin | Posted 03.19.2012

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Lisa Belkin

I hope you understand that while the words attributed to you may have been fake, the response of countless fans to what they thought was your announcement was very, very real.

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Should I Thank Jay-Z For Not Calling Me A Bitch Anymore?

Lisa Belkin | Posted 03.18.2012

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Lisa Belkin

Jay-Z is not the first man to realize he has been a misogynistic jerk only after he has a daughter. Scientists have found examples of others.

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'It Was All A Dream'

Adam Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Adam Bradley

"The Anthology of Rap" is meant to complement, not to replace, the host of hip-hop lyrics and other materials available in print and online.

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Jay-Z Book Cover Revealed

billboard.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Featuring an image of Andy Warhol's "Rorschach" on the cover, the fully-illustrated book decodes 36 songs from Jay-Z's extensive catalog, offering an ...

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Rappers Explaining Sex: The Only Thing Worse Than Abstinence-Only Education

Huffington Post | Katla McGlynn | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you have questions about sex, look no further. Don't bother with diagrams and informational videos, just listen to these rappers--they have all the...

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The Most Ridiculous Rap Lyrics Of All Time

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Master P, Hip-Hop Execs Testify Before Congress

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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What a difference a week makes. Last week, the purveyors of rap music cheered as new CDs from Kanye West and 50 Cent burst onto the top of the Billbo...

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