The Grammys still have a lot to learn when it comes to genres like hip hop... But there were some silver linings in 2015.

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Brooklyn wordsmith Joell Ortiz adds his take to current joints from Sam Smith, French Montana, Tove Lo, Iggy Azalea on 6-track EP, Yaowa Nation

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This year’s Best Rap Album category for The Grammys is the best Best Rap Album category maybe since the beginning of time.

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Harlem rapstress Azealia Banks broke down her opinions on several issues of the hip hop day in her interview with EBro, Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez from Hot 97.

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With their NY-heavy festival stage a thing of the past, several regional heavyweights will hit the stage for the annual hip hop and R&B monster jam at Metlife Stadium.

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