A look at one advocate journalist's efforts to call out the issues within the hip hop journalism landscape through the years

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Sean Price's mixtape, to be released posthumously, reworked Stevie Wonder's iconic Songs in the Key of Life

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We're collecting your audio thoughts to air on our radio show as the hip hop world reels from the loss of a revered MC, Robert Diaz, aka PH / Pumpkinhead.

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The Roots frontman speaks on the DJ's role in hip hop, his work with J. Period, battle rap, The Roots Picnic in NYC, recent events in Baltimore, and more

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T La Rock and Silver Fox are two veteran MCs who helped rap music explode, along with Red Alert, who was instrumental in his role as hip hop radio pioneer.

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We are passing along information regarding viewing and funeral arrangements for Lionel "Chinx" Pickens.

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The deal, according to Billboard, includes the entire songwriting catalog from the "Godfather of Hip Hop," as well as his future works.

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“When there are all the humans around, it’s great!” Maxx admitted. “Music, food, spilled draaank... So many pettings! I can even jump on the couch! But afterwards…"

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Decatur hip hop artist Jarren Benton hits up New York City's Santos Party House as part of his Slow Motion Tour, and we have a pair of tickets to give away!

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Pioneering radio legend Mr. Magic paved the way for rap and hip hop to be a part of the radio landscape, and will be forever remember for his contributions

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