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From the Lakers to the Mic: Hip Hop Exposure

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been intertwined with hip-hop culture. The team’s home, the Staples Center, is in downtown LA, where hip-hop music and fashion have flourished for decades. Many hip-hop artists have also been known to show their love for the Lakers through their music, often incorporating references to the team and its...

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The Trump Connection to Hip Hop

The connection between hip-hop and politics has always been complex. Still, it has become even more intricate in recent years due to the unexpected connection between hip-hop and former President Donald Trump. Despite his controversial political views and actions, Trump’s relationship with hip-hop dates back several decades. He had a friendship with rap mogul Russell...

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Lil Yachty Rocks SNL

Watch Lil Yachty’s SNL performances below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes. In his debut as a musical guest on the popular comedy show, the 25-year-old rapper, featured on the...

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Navigating Financial Hardships in the Hip Hop Industry

Hip-hop artists face numerous challenges, including financial difficulties caused by recessions, the great depression, and other hard times. With the pandemic affecting the music industry, artists are finding it harder to earn a living. However, there are still ways to navigate these challenges and become stronger. Building a Strong Brand To survive financially, hip-hop artists must build a strong brand that can withstand the test of time. They must be able to connect with their fans and have a unique selling point that sets them apart from other artists. This requires a lot of hard work, consistency, and dedication. It......

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Opening Day: How MLB and Hip Hop Collide for Marketing and Branding Opportunities

Baseball and hip-hop have a long-standing connection that has evolved over the years. The two cultures have intertwined uniquely, from rappers using baseball metaphors in their lyrics to players using hip-hop music as their walk-up songs. As the MLB season approaches an opening day, musicians can capitalize on this connection by utilizing strategies and techniques...

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Reparations In Hip Hop | By SHOE GANG: RUN ME MY REPARATIONS (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Crook’s Corner. (2023, March 26). SHOE GANG: RUN ME MY REPARATIONS (OFFICIAL VIDEO) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGpNCKTtOnI The reparations heat is rising with this hit in the making. The video was simple and well done, sending a powerful message with that emphasis. Musicians have long played an essential role in social and political movements, using their...

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The Value of Physical Music and Film Collections in the Age of Streaming

    At a recent auction at Tarisio in New York, a Guarneri violin known as the Baltic sold for $9.44 million. Including the premium, just short of its $10 million estimated value. This sale price broke the previous auction record for a Guarneri instrument, set at $3.6 million in June 2022, and is now...

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Young Joc Reveals His New Hair Style | Has Hip Hop Become Soft?

Has hip-hop become soft? In this post, we’ll take a quick look at industry masculinity. Yung Joc’s fresh beveled pixie haircut has been creating a buzz online lately. The rapper, known for his hit song “It’s goin’ down,” revealed in a recent interview with Vibe Magazine that he had the haircut done for an upcoming...

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How Hip Hop Has Changed In Recent Times

Hip-hop, also known as hip-hop, is a music genre that began in African American communities in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s. Its repetitive beats, often created using drum machines or samples, and lyrics that address social and political issues characterize it. Recent changes in hip-hop have evolved. In the past, DJs and...

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