Rap and hip-hop articles
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Benzino Wants Rap Battle With Eminem, Says it Would be ‘Great for Hip-Hop’
With the whole rap world at each other’s necks, you know Benzino would continue to bait Eminem. Speaking with TMZ, Benzino revealed his “Rap Elvis” track but a battery in his back to take on Slim Shady. “I’m willing to do so,” Benzino said. “I’m willing to challenge him right here on TMZ. Face-to-face battle, […] The post Benzino Wants Rap Battle With Eminem, Says it Would be ‘Great for Hip-Hop’ first appeared on The Source.
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‘Reagan gave us something to rap about’: how hip-hop has interacted with US politics
New documentary Hip-Hop and the White House looks back at how presidents have rejected or embraced those within the genre, from Reagan to TrumpAt the 1985 presidential inauguration ball, a made-for-TV black-tie affair that was something in between a concert and a roast, an expectant Ronald Reagan looked on from the dais for Jimmy Stewart to bring up the next act. “And now,” a grizzled George Bailey intoned, “to present the excitement of youth, the sights and the sounds of a big city, here are...
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Rap & Politics Examined In New Hulu Doc ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ ft. Jeezy & Common
Source: Hulu / hulu Jeezy and Common take part in a new documentary examining Hip-Hop’s journey to being embraced on the American political landscape. As the 2024 presidential election season is in full swing, a new documentary is set to debut with a focus on the relationship that Hip-Hop culture now has with politics. Hip-Hop And The White House is a new feature that examines the journey of the culture’s acceptance by the executive branch of the nation, with prominent artists such as Jeezy and...