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21 Hilariously Terrible Mixtape Covers
21 Hilariously Terrible Mixtape Covers
I consider myself a connoisseur of bad mixtape cover art. I have been fascinated with the creative decisions that lead artists down the path to photoshopping their likeness amongst a pack of smoking jacket-wearing bears. The Pen & Pixel-helmed covers of No Limit Records in the 1990s were always a highlight of my frequent trips to the FYE at my mall in Cleveland. It's an appreciat ... Read Mor
17 Rappers Who Became Reality TV Stars
17 Rappers Who Became Reality TV Stars
Whether you like it or not, hip-hop is prime fodder for reality TV. From rapper-versus-rapper competitions to melodramatic relationship exposés, the inherent drama of the rap world offers a goldmine of opportunities for television producers. With ...
From The Archive: T.I., “Crown Royal” [Originally Published August 2008]
From The Archive: T.I., “Crown Royal” [Originally Published August 2008]
This past week in hip-hop has tumultuous for a number of different artists. On the business end fo the industry, PepsiCo dropped two rappers - Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne - after their respective controversies boiled over. And on the legal side, Gucci Mane found his freedom for the first in three weeks...

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