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As we move into a new year, I’d like to shed some light on a few acts that might be worth taking a look at before the lights get brighter. Many of the acts you might know or may have…
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Thou shall not question or test her gangster. She is relentless. She’s driven and she’s talented. She is not a he, but she is a king, and she can flow just as hard as your favorite male rappers. She empowers…
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For decades, female rappers have stepped onto the scene and commanded the attention they are due. They’ve spit bars with and against some of the dopest male hip hop artists to hold a mic. DELUX Magazine had a chance to…
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Every now and then, hip hop births a great artist that comes onto the scene and makes their mark. DELUX Magazine had a chance to sit down with rapper T Dubb-O to talk music, the culture, and the impact he…
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Anyone who has ever lived in St. Louis knows about Nelly and the St. Lunatics. Their sound became widespread throughout the city in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Tracks like Country Grammar, EI, and Pimp Juice became instant classics….
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With a new single and upcoming EP the artist formerly known as TruthDoIt, still continues to do it on tracks and on stage. When it comes to female emcees in the St. Louis Hip Hop/Rap scene there aren’t many that…
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It’s officially Bardi Day! On Tuesday, Cardi B gave birth to her daughter with her husband Offset. According to the rising star who made the announcement via Instagram. In a stunning photo reveal, Cardi B shared her bliss with her…
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As violence increases across the country, another young rapper has been slain. Earlier this evening, South Florida rapper—XXXTentacion was pronounced dead. Born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, the 20-year-old artist was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Deerfield Beach, FL. The…
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Rap battles have always been the heartbeat of hip hop. The arena where artists sharpen their lyrical skills as they prove to the world they are not to be fucked with. Though many go into the ring unscathed—they don’t necessarily…
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To fully understand the Drake vs Pusha-T beef, you must first fully understand The Clipse vs Lil Wayne—even though it was primarily Pusha-T responsible for carrying the mantle. This beef basically started shortly after the creation of What Happened to…
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The time has come once again and the nominees for this year’s BET Awards have just been revealed! DJ Khaled is leading the award show this year with six total nominations! Kendrick Lamar follows DJ Khaled as he is nominated…
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Warning: Cardi B, Nicki Minaj & Remy Ma Are Not Included These days, the general public annoyingly acts like there can only be two popular female emcee’s at once. Which is weird because as a rapper myself, I hate doing…
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Many people will peg this track as a diss record but its not. Basically, I wrote this song because I’m a life long fan of Mr. West. At the same time, I’m also an avid opposer of Donald Trump. The…
Read moreR. Kelly has issues far beyond anything I am capable of fully analyzing. I would pray for the man, but I quite frankly don’t believe in praying for devils. Here’s one of the primary reasons behind why a lot of…
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These days, nothing surprises me about celebrities. I’ve come to understand they are human—just like everyone else. Still, every now and then, a little shock and surprise slips through the cracks—one being the violent streak embodied by Nasir Jones. With…
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