In 2017, hip-hop surpassed rock as the most consumed music genre in America, and rappers have continued to break records throughout the year. From rap
Hip-hop first emerged onto the music scene in the 1970s; however, it wasn't until the '80s when more female rappers moved to the forefront. With pioneers such as Lady B, Roxanne Shante and MC Sha-Rock, women have consistently changed the hip-hop game with their lyricism, style and the notion to push boundaries.
The end of summer is nearly here — technically the autumn equinox is on Sept. 22, but the de facto end of summer tends to be after Labor Day weekend. Luckily
Break out your commemorative bandanas and fill up those CamelBaks, because it is music festival season, and this one is shaping up to be a scorcher. From Bruno Mars and The Weeknd headlining Lollapalooza to Beyoncé and Eminem topping Coachella, there is no shortage of great acts and wild experiences waiting for you.
With one of the all-time greatest rappers, Rakim, turning 50 on Jan. 28, and the legendary Jay-Z going to into the Grammy awards this weekend with a whopping eight nominations, we're ranking the greatest male rappers to ever rock the mic.
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