As we mark the 12th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death, I couldn’t help but think of all the hip-hop figures who left us long before we could complain of how bored we are of their music. While it’s true that death is terrible no matter when it strikes, this list aims to acknowledge 10 hip-hop artists who showed flashes of brilliance but never had a chance to reach their peak. [Disclaimer: This list ONLY includes artists aged 30 and younger.]
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Nas ruffled some feathers when he announced that his 9th album would be titled Nigger. After retailers threatened to boycott the CD, he caved to pressure and decided to release it without a title. Turns out Nas isn’t alone in his plight. Here are 10 other rap album titles — some even more provocative than anything Nas could dream of — that never made it to the shelves.
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