Kirk Franklin’s faith-driven, high-energy gospel often crosses boundaries, including collaborations with secular music stars.

since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of Black lives. So on this episode, we're digging into the history of hip hop and how it's been co-opted.

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He entered in the new year with a bang as he is currently nominated for the Mzansi Arts and Media Awards in the category of Best Upcoming Hip Hop Artist. The artist has been relentlessly striving ...

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Breakout hip-hop star Doechii took home the prize for best rap album at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. The Tampa, Florida, emcee became the third woman in the award show's history ...

in 1998, his trademark sound — pairing gruff rap vocals with gentler R&B choruses ... and he ultimately moved into TV production with “Tales,” a BET hip-hop anthology series, Gotti ...

Later in 2013, Lamar dissed Drake again during a cipher at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Drake responded that year in VIBE Magazine by saying he “stood his ground” during that particular Kendrick diss.

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