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Four Hip-Hop Awards Shows That Mark Different Stages of the Genre’s Institutional Evolution

Four Hip-Hop Awards Shows That Mark Different Stages of the Genre’s Institutional Evolution

From chaotic beginnings to corporate polish, a look at the awards shows that defined hip-hop's journey and reflected its cultural evolution.
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How the 1990s Awards Circuit Captured a Version of Rap Stardom That No Longer Exists

How the 1990s Awards Circuit Captured a Version of Rap Stardom That No Longer Exists

A look back at chaotic, culture-defining awards shows like The Source Awards and what they reveal about a lost era of unfiltered hip-hop celebrity.
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Lil Durk Trial: Jurors See Unreleased ‘Redman’ Video, Defense Calls It ‘Expression of Art’

Lil Durk Trial: Jurors See Unreleased ‘Redman’ Video, Defense Calls It ‘Expression of Art’

At the rap star's murder-for-hire trial, his defense lawyer Brian Steel called him a poet who paints "pictures with words"
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Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic

Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic

Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
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Why Hip Hop Honors Is Still One of the Most Fun Ways to Revisit Rap History

Why Hip Hop Honors Is Still One of the Most Fun Ways to Revisit Rap History

Exploring why the format and celebratory spirit of VH1's Hip Hop Honors remains a benchmark for how to celebrate music history with energy and joy.
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Prosecution's final witnesses at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial challenge postpartum psychosis claim

Prosecution's final witnesses at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial challenge postpartum psychosis claim

The prosecution’s final witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have attempted to cast doubt on claims that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and that a voice ordered her to kill her three young children
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Why Hip Hop Honors Made Rap Legends Feel Like Pop-Culture Royalty

Why Hip Hop Honors Made Rap Legends Feel Like Pop-Culture Royalty

Exploring how the VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony became a cultural touchstone that finally gave rap's pioneers the mainstream respect they had long earned.
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How to Curate a Hip-Hop Legacy Tribute Around Influence, Not Streaming Numbers

How to Curate a Hip-Hop Legacy Tribute Around Influence, Not Streaming Numbers

In an era defined by algorithms, we explore how to honor hip hop's true architects by focusing on lasting influence, not fleeting streaming data.
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How to Pick the Right Hip-Hop Awards Show or Showcase for Your Mood

How to Pick the Right Hip-Hop Awards Show or Showcase for Your Mood

A guide to the most iconic hip-hop awards shows, from the Grammys to the BET Hip Hop Awards, helping you choose the perfect one to match your vibe.
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How Hip-Hop Awards Shows Defined Different Eras of Rap Recognition and Nostalgia

How Hip-Hop Awards Shows Defined Different Eras of Rap Recognition and Nostalgia

From VH1's canonization of pioneers to BET's iconic cyphers, a look at the awards shows that shaped how hip-hop celebrates its own history.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Twin Daughters, Chance and D'Lila, Navigate Public Eye and Personal Passions

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Twin Daughters, Chance and D'Lila, Navigate Public Eye and Personal Passions

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Twin Daughters, Chance and D'Lila, Navigate Public Eye and Personal Passions
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A psychologist at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says she has bipolar disorder

A psychologist at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says she has bipolar disorder

A forensic psychologist has testified at the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy that he diagnosed her with bipolar disorder after she killed her three children