Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bill Kristol & pundits speaking on rap & hip hop without knowledge or cultural perspective is corporate-sponsored bigotry

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“Nothing would make all those involved in ‘The Get Down’ more thrilled than to find cast members from The Bronx itself."

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The message and visuals associated with the young Brooklyn rap upstart shows the depth that is all too-often overlooked when critiquing modern rap music.

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Jimmy Fallon brought on The Wu-Tang Clan's GZA for a spirited rendition of his single, "The Mexican," along with Tom Morello.

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The results of our highly scientific, social media-driven, quick-glance-at-Twitter poll are in, and it's official: Hot 97 and VH1 have a definitive smash, trash, dope, crappy, awesome, stupid, funny, corny, best thing, worst thing on TV ever! Congrats! Or not!

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Nicki Minaj joined the ladies on The View for a discussion about her career, her recent addition to American Idol and the launch of her new Pink Friday perfume

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Wordspit (The Illest!) spoke to The NY Hip Hop Report about their recent run on America's Got Talent, speaking on the experience, what's next for the band and the chance to return to the show on a wildcard spot.

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