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in LEVEL

Hip-Hop Is Old But Your Favorite Rapper Is Too Young to Die

Every Jay-Z and Nas Collaboration, Ranked

One of hip-hop’s greatest rivalries has yielded some yearned-for duets — most recently on DJ Khaled’s latest album. How do they all stack…

I Witnessed DMX’s Heart and Humor Firsthand

Reflections on the late rapper’s historic career and unique talent

The Beautiful Dark Twisted Tragedy of DMX

Earl Simmons channelled his pain into his art — and forever changed the world along the way

Don’t Let the Water in the Boat: Thinking of Nipsey Hussle Two Years Later

Reflections on the rapper’s passing

Freddie Gibbs Is Proof That Your Greatness Outweighs Industry Rules

The Gary, Indiana rapper’s story exemplifies the rise of a time that changed everything

A Brief History of Well-Meaning Rappers

Hip-hop’s always made room for contrast — so as the culture continues to veer toward profiteering, let’s celebrate the givers

Growing Up Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Their ‘thuggish ruggish’ doo-wop and rapid raps spoke to the turbulence of inner cities during the ‘90s

What Dad Wants You to Know About ’90s Hip-Hop Soundtracks

The energy can’t be duplicated

Eminem’s ‘White America’ Predicted the Latest White Rebellion

The Detroit rap legend is the patron saint of White entitlement and violence

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