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Today In Hip-Hop History: Hood Classic Flick ‘Belly’ Released in Theaters 23 Years Ago

The Source 04 Nov 2021
The soundtrack peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and #2 Top R&B;/Hip Hop chart making it one of the highest-charting Hip-Hop film soundtracks to date. The album’s sole single “Grand Finale” featuring Nas, DMX, Method Man, and Ja Rule peaked at #63 on the Top R&B;/Hip Hop singles chart. The post Today In Hip-Hop History.
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Today in Hip Hop History: Rakim Releases Solo Debut ‘The 18th Letter’ 24 Years Ago

The Source 04 Nov 2021
On this day in Hip Hop history veteran MC Rakim released his debut solo LP The 18th Letter ... thorough and left no room to doubt Rakim’s resilience in the ever-changing Hip Hop world ... The post Today in Hip Hop History.
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Today in Hip Hop History: Jay-Z Released ‘In My Lifetime, Vol. 1’ LP 24 Years Ago

The Source 04 Nov 2021
On this day in Hip Hop history Brooklyn’s own living legend Jay-Z released his sophomore album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 ... With this album, Jay-Z began to move away from the popular theme of mafioso rap that had taken New York by storm ... This project however, made Jay-Z the front runner for the Hip Hop crown ... The post Today in Hip Hop History ... .
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Is AKA a shoo-in for Artist of the Decade at the SA Hip Hop Awards?

Independent online (SA) 04 Nov 2021
On Monday, the South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHAs) announced their list of nominees for this year’s awards show ... Since emerging onto the mainstream as a stand-out solo artist in 2010 with the smash hit “I Want It All” ft Khuli Chana and Pro, AKA has put together arguably the most accomplished career in the history of SA hip hop.
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Drake and Ye? You Can’t Be Serious: SA Hip Hop Awards Opens New Category, Leaving ...

TheNewsHOOK 04 Nov 2021
Drake and Ye? You Can’t Be Serious. SA Hip Hop Awards Opens New Category, Leaving Peeps Bust ▷ South Africa news ....
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I Am the Highest Paid Zim Hip Hop Artist - Kikky Badass

All Africa 04 Nov 2021
POPULAR artist Kikky Badass has claimed she is the highest earning Zimbabwean hip hop artist ....
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Hip-hop Artist Perception Profile

The Keene Sentinel 04 Nov 2021
Keene hip-hop artist Christopher Veal, stage name Perception, appreciates diversity of outlooks on life. “(The name) Perception comes from looking at every situation from a different perspective,” the 22-year-old said ... “It was the first song I liked,” he said ... In 2017, Veal met fellow hip-hop artist, Dylan Carter, whose emcee name is D-Bo ... B.A.P ... .
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The hip hop dancer and ex-All Black working together for young South Aucklanders

RNZ 04 Nov 2021
That's in large part thanks to the mentoring support they've been receiving from ex-All Black Pita Alatini and award-winning hip hop dancer Mele Tapueluelu who both now work for The Cause Collective (TCC), a Pacific social change agency based in South Auckland.
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Breakdancing to Tchaikovsky

Eugine Weekly 04 Nov 2021
Kurtis “The BreaksBlow, rapper and hip-hop legend, is keeping the heart of holiday tradition alive with a production that features breakdancing to Tchaikovsky’s original score of the 129-year-old ballet The Nutcracker ... The Hip Hop Nutcracker spreads the holiday spirit all across the U.S ... The Hip Hop Nutcracker is 7.30 pm Friday, Nov.
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WATCH: Kabza De Small reveals a key lesson that’s led to amapiano’s success

Independent online (SA) 04 Nov 2021
“This is why Piano has had more breakout artists in the past two years than SA Hip Hop had in the past seven years,” said the Rustenburg rapper in his Twitter post ... This is why Piano has had more breakout artists in the past 2 years than SA Hip Hop had in the past 7 years ... “SA hip hop, rappers reach 1 000 followers and stop replying to emails.”.
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Gigi Lamayne recognised as Wow’s ‘Leading Inspirational Trailblazer’

Independent online (SA) 04 Nov 2021
Congradulations are in order as hip hop star, television presenter and social activist Gigi Lamayne has been recognised as the leading inspirational trailblazer at the Women of Wonder (Wow) Awards ... The star went on to set the record straight, insisting that she is not quitting the hip hop scene, but would be “experimenting” with other genres.
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Marriage Boot Camp exclusive: Did Tresure and Mally Mal just break up?

m&c; 04 Nov 2021
Tresure P doesn’t think she’ll make it to day 10 with Mally. Pic credit. WEtv. The point of Marriage Boot Camp. Hip Hop Edition is to help couples come together and learn how to be better partners with the help of experts Dr. Ish and Judge Toler ... Marriage Boot Camp. Hip Hop Edition airs on Thursdays at 9/8c on WEtv. .
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WATCH: AKA stars alongside Lorcia Cooper & Riky Rick in new movie 'Nandi'

Independent online (SA) 04 Nov 2021
Hip hop heavyweight AKA can add actor to his resume if his latest post on Instagram is anything to go by ... See below.. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by AKA (@akaworldwide) ... This week it was also announced that the Fela in Versace hitmaker has been nominated in the artist of the decade category at this year’s SA Hip Hop Awards ... .
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Chart-topping Pop Hitmakers Adam Levine And Blackbear Join Ascap Family

The Salamanca Press 04 Nov 2021
blackbear, aka Matthew Musto, is one of music's most versatile hit creators whose work spans pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop ... Matthew has managed the rare feat of conquering the pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop charts with his songs in just a few short years," said ASCAP Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Matthews.
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