Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.

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From reciting rap lyrics to revolutionizing hip-hop studies Dr Joycelyn Wilson proves hip-hop’s power in academia and digital media.

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Kanye West is stepping in to help Kodak Black after a viral video of the Florida rapper sparked widespread concern over his well-being. Kanye West is offering to help Kodak Black after the ...

Rap isn't just a genre ... In his jeans, backward baseball cap, black gloves and pgLang jacket emblazoned with "Gloria," Lamar was the epitome of unforced swagger, strolling the field and various ...

Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. "Sly will be ... the first domino in a long list of people that will self-sabotage." ...

He is an avid record collector and streaming music enthusiast. Credentials Ty was nominated for Best New Journalist at the Australian IT Journalism awards, but he has only ever won one thing.

Seminal music moments that have shaped 1Xtra, Black music and culture. 1Xtra's Live Lounge Month Listen back to stellar live sets from the likes of Pa Salieu, Odeal and many more. How to listen to ...

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