A couple of recent rap videos have got me wondering why rappers aren't trying to appeal to women anymore. Not that I'm complaining. I'm just saying. You'd think, with the state of the economy, rappers would be doing a lot ...
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
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