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Why ‘XXL’s’ list of ’20 greatest female rappers’ fails miserably

XXL has released its “20 Greatest Female Rappers of All Time’ list, and it doesn’t appear that the most popular publication in hip-hop takes its subject all that seriously. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a greatest female rappers list isn’t afforded the same attention to detail that other hip-hop lists seem to receive; but fans would probably at least hope that a publication with as lofty a reputation as XXL takes the time to put real effort and thought into compiling a showcase for all of the dope female emcees that have shaped the genre.

May 1, 2014 No Comments

‘I Wanna Be Down’: Brandy, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah and Yo-Yo reunite

Singer/actress Brandy made an appearance on her old pal Queen Latifah’s talk show this week, and the Queen had a surprise for her guest. During Brandy’s interview, Latifah invited out fellow hip-hop stars MC Lyte and Yo Yo, who appeared on the smash 1994 remix for Brandy’s breakout hit “I Wanna Be Down.”

April 9, 2014 No Comments

Award winners at the Soul Train Awards 2013

An emotional Tamar Braxton accepted the award for Best Female R&B/Soul at the 2013 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, NV. Check out  more award winners and photos. –Joi

December 9, 2013 No Comments

BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 winners list

While the tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has built a great deal of buzz around the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, a few other

October 16, 2013 No Comments
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