Rape, rappers and revisionism: Being honest about hip-hop misogyny
The backlash against Rick Ross is justified. But critics shouldn’t be so quick to let hip-hop off the hook.
April 3, 2013
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The backlash against Rick Ross is justified. But critics shouldn’t be so quick to let hip-hop off the hook.
2003 was a transitional year; and now that a full decade has passed, we decided to take a look back at some of that year’s most significant rap albums.
Jay will serve as executive producer of the “Gatsby” soundtrack, but there are a few other hip hop stars that should consider scoring a novel-to-film adaptation.
These are the rappers who have been to the mountaintop, only to watch their popularity take a slow descent into the bargain basement
[jwplayer mediaid=”392147″]OWN gives a glimpse of season 2 of Iyanla: Fix My Life, and this season doesn’t look like it’s going to be easy for Iyanla.
NeNe Leakes may not have any kind words or feelings for her “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast mates, but she’s apparently a sap for
50 Cent says he canceled “Starter Wives.”
It looks like “Starter Wives Confidential” fans along with the exes of 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather and Maino will need to find a new hobby
Hip-hop star DMX was busted in South Carolina.
Hip-hop’s leaders of the new cool The hip-hop “freshmen” of 2012 and 2013 all carve their own niche, and in their own ways, each pays
Sometimes you need a big game soundtrack. Even if you’re not in the locker room.
Earlier this month, Game immortalized his love for Compton when he got the city’s name inked across his stomach. Now, the rapper has moved on
Move over “Basketball Wives,” last night, TLC hosted a private screening for their upcoming docu-series “Starter Wives Confidential” at the INC Lounge in New York
For over a decade, Michelle Williams has been living the Hollywood dream as a singer in Destiny’s Child, a solo artist (with a new album
The Notorious B.I.G.’s daughter, T’Yanna Wallace, recently paid tribute to her late father in a major way when she got a new lip tattoo in
It’s safe to say that everyone with a working internet connection or an ear to the streets was shocked to learn that ATL rapper Shawty
It’s no secret that Jay-Z is crazy about his wife, Beyoncé, and he’ll no doubt take on any man in defense of his wife. But,
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to watch a tragic and disturbing train wreck, look no further than troubled comedian Katt Williams. Over the past few
It was no laughing matter earlier this week when funnyman Mike Epps was involved in a brawl during his birthday bash and gunshots reportedly rang
After much hype and controversy, the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards finally premiered on Tuesday, Oct. 9. And as always, The Cyphers were the highlights
