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134 Rapper-Launched Record Labels From the Past and Present134 Rapper-Launched Record Labels From the Past and PresentFrom Rick Ross' Maybach Music to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records and more, here's an extensive guide to the rapper-launched record labels from the past and present.Miranda J.Miranda J.
40 Sophomore Rap Albums That Missed the Mark40 Sophomore Rap Albums That Missed the MarkThese albums failed to live up to the expectations set by their first release, whether in the eyes of the public or the critics.PreezyPreezy
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20 Iconic Rap Videos That Take Place on a Beach20 Iconic Rap Videos That Take Place on a BeachGrab your swimming trunks and your bathing suits and get in the zone. PreezyPreezy
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21 Times Rappers Provided the Soundtrack for TV Commercials21 Times Rappers Provided the Soundtrack for TV CommercialsTake a look at 21 examples of brands wisely selecting from the hip-hop crates to soundtrack their national TV advertising campaigns.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
Lil' Kim Defends Rich Homie Quan's Botched Biggie PerformanceLil' Kim Defends Rich Homie Quan's Botched Biggie PerformanceKim gives Rich Homie Quan a pass. C. Vernon Coleman IIC. Vernon Coleman II
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Sisterhood in Rap Is Alive and Well at 2016 VH1 Hip Hop HonorsSisterhood in Rap Is Alive and Well at 2016 VH1 Hip Hop HonorsLadies first!Sidney MaddenSidney Madden
2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Red Carpet2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Red CarpetThe night celebrated the many influential female voices in hip-hop.XXL StaffXXL Staff