Most year-end music lists are useless. Here's one that we think isn't, a year-end music list showcasing some of New York's best hip-hop music from 2016.

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Yes, Dave East and Young M.A. are representing lovely for the region, but to be honest, the only thing 'coming back' to New York hip-hop, is your attention.

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We would be remiss in our New York hip-hop duties if we didn't post this video. RIP Phife.

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Linden Blvd at 192nd Street in Queens will be renamed in honor of Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor, the beloved, late member of iconic group A Tribe Called Quest.

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Here are some great hip hop holiday gift ideas, including books, vinyl, draank and more!

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Marley Marl, Kurtis Blow, Naughty By Nature and other legendary hip hop veterans ushered hip hop into the enormous event space at Resorts World New York City, as hundreds reveled in the nostalgic hip hop goodness at Queens' massive entertainment complex.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill have partnered with Q-Tip to produce a drama series based on the A Tribe Called Quest member's experiences in the music business.

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Props To Hip Hop, an exciting, live band-backed, rap cover concert series continues with 'Battle of the Boroughs,' a tribute to the history of The Big Apple's contributions to hip hop history. Borough pride will be strong, as some of NYC's best and brightest underground MCs will be judged by a panel which includes the great Jean Grae, The Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac, the folks from RapGenius.com and Birthplace Magazine founder Manny Faces.

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BirthplaceMag.com's Sean Rhinehart of SeanJamar.com handled shutterbug duties during this year's Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, and captured the festivities of the day in his usual, gripping manner. Check out his shots from this historical hip hop event.

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