Rappers have been known to bash homosexuals every now and then, but hip-hop has also had its share of queer moments that would make Gangstalicious proud. Here are 9 unintentionally gay rap covers.
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Wale is arguably the most divisive name in TRU Nation. So, a review of his long-awaited debut, Attention Deficit, is a no-brainer. On the cusp of AD’s official release (November 10), I rounded up the trustees to find out if it’s worth shelling out some cabbage for. Pop the lid for the full breakdown.
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Slaughterhouse may be the first hip-hop group with no real weak link. Joell, Royce, Joey, and Crooked are all capable of holding down an entire album. Together, they’re deadly. So, rather than debate the weakest link, we decided to debate the strongest. Proceed for our thoughts on the question, “Who’s the best MC in Slaughterhouse?” Each entry is followed by a list of the best Slaughterhouse MCs ranked in order of superiority. – Rizoh
Dive in.
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…And another great Pete Rock remix
Pete Rock invented the remix. No questions about it. What made a PR remix so unique was his ability to disassemble a song — regardless of genre — and rebuild it with entirely new elements. More often than not, Pete Rock’s remixes eclipsed the OG version. As part of our ongoing Pete Rock & CL Smooth Day celebration, I’ve compiled a small sample of PR’s timeless remixes. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you 10 of Pete Rock’s Greatest Remixes. Feel free to add on to the list.
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Many artists have recorded entire albums filled with quality material for their labels that never actually made it to a store for inexplicable reasons. Here’s hip-hop’s Top 10 victims of Industry Rule #4080.
Ever wondered what Wu-Tang Clan members would look like as NBA players? In this post, we’ll imagine various Wu clansmen as NBA ballers. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the starting lineup. (Warning: Please wait for the gifs to load to experience the full transformation.) Read the rest of this entry »
