Great story on the build up to the release of 50 Cent’s and Kanye’s Sept. 11, 2007 albums that went head to head in a sales battle and changed hip-hop forever.
Source: The Day Kanye West Beat 50 Cent
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The Day Kanye Killed Gangster Rap
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by Epic Video History: MC Hammer’s ‘2 Legit 2 Quit’
In 1991 Hammer (neé MC Hammer) released a 15-minute video for his 5 minute and 36 second-long “2 Legit To Quit.” By all standards, it is beyond insane.
Source: 15 Minutes Of Shame: MC Hammer’s ‘2 Legit 2 Quit’
by Streaming and Hip-Hop
“How Hip-Hop Conquered Streaming,” is a buzzfeed news article that speculates on why hip-hop music does so well on streaming services like Spotify.
by Kayne West as a Fashion Designer
NYT Story: The Agony and Ecstasy of Kayne West – discusses West’s past, some of the controversies surrounding him, and his current move to design a clothing line.
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