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Coach Prime’s Colorado Takeover and Lauren Boebert at ‘Beetlejuice’
Van and Rachel talk Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes football team, Lauren Boebert at ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Max Kellerman, and much more
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How Curren$y Became One of the 21st Century’s Defining MCs
The prolific New Orleans MC reflects on his career, his relationship with Lil Wayne, and how he’s not only survived, but prospered as rap has evolved several times over
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Mental Trillness With Juicy J
Juicy J joins to discuss mental wellness, producing classics, and wild stories after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song
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Hip-Hop Is 50 Years Old. What Might Its Next 50 Years Look Like?
To answer that question, The Ringer sat down with Dr. A.D. Carson, a professor of hip-hop at the University of Virginia and a rapper in his own right, to talk about the challenges facing the genre going forward
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The Mystical Dance of Death and Rebirth in 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Half a century after DJ Kool Herc birthed a movement, hip-hop has been defined by grief as much as by celebration. But how the rap community memorializes those losses is a celebration in and of itself.
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Jeezy: A Career in Hip-Hop and ‘Adversity for Sale’
Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary rapper and author Jeezy to discuss the making of ‘Trap or Die’ and the new book ‘Adversity for Sale’
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Herbert’s Historic Contract and Bronny James Hospitalized
Tate Frazier is joined by Nora Princiotti and The Athletic’s Jovan Buha to discuss the latest in NFL and NBA news
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Ron DeSantis and the “Benefits” of Slavery, Plus JasonMartin With the Hot Takes
Van and Rachel also address comments from Jess Hilarious on womanhood
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The Grant Williams Sign-and-Trade and Raja Reacts to Rap Lyrics With His Name
They guys also talk about the genius of Mike D’Antoni and how the "Seven Seconds or Less" offense has evolved over the years
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: Nate Dogg, Warren G, and the Apex of the G-Funk Era
Talking "Regulate," Michael McDonald, and the effortless brilliance of the late gangsta crooner Nate Dogg
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‘An Amerikan Family’ With Santi Elijah Holley
Holley also reframes Tupac Shakur in the context of his influential family
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Killer Mike Is Ready for You to Meet ‘Michael’
The Run the Jewels rapper is releasing his first solo album in more than a decade. "I wanted to give people the whole of the 9-year-old boy that’s on the cover," he tells The Ringer in an interview. "That’s me for real."
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: The Sacred and the Profane of Salt-N-Pepa
On this week’s episode, we’re tackling the legendary rap trio and their 1993 hit, "Shoop"
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Discussing Jack Harlow’s ‘Jackman.’ and ‘Barry’ Season 4
Justin and Micah return to discuss Jack Harlow’s latest release, the ‘Jackman.’ album. They also talk about the tone of the final season of ‘Barry.’
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High on No. 1s With Charlie Roumeliotis and Vic Mensa
Jason draws comparisons between the current buzz around Connor Bedard and the feeling around Chicago when Derrick Rose was drafted by the Bulls
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How Allen Hughes Unraveled the Myth of Tupac and Found Catharsis in ‘Dear Mama’
A conversation with director Allen Hughes about the breakout FX docuseries that focuses on the legacies of the slain rapper and his late mother
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AI Programs Have Started Making Pop Music. Will Anybody Listen?
A shockingly passable Drake and the Weeknd counterfeit raises all sorts of questions about the future of artistry and listener demand
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How a Stolen Disc Built the Legend of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’
In an excerpt from his new book, Will Hagle looks back at the leak that could’ve broken the underground superduo—but only made them bigger
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The Bittersweet Triumph of De La Soul’s Streaming Arrival
On the latest ‘60 Songs,’ we’re joined by Open Mike Eagle to celebrate the legendary trio hitting Spotify and other DSPs and to remember Trugoy the Dove, who passed away earlier this month
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Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Plus, Black History Month has brought out the racists
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The Man and the Machine: On 20 Years of 50 Cent and ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’
Two decades ago, the G-Unit leader released his debut album, a testament to an artist and an industry at their respective peaks. Within a few years, everything would be different for both of them.
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The 1992 Music Draft
Rob Harvilla and Chris Ryan join Yasi to decide what the best albums, rap songs, rock songs, pop songs, wild cards, and music videos of 1992 were
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Ab-Soul Didn’t Find His Path—He Let His Path Find Him
The TDE rapper discusses his six-year hiatus, his relationships with his Black Hippy brethren, and his new album, ‘Herbert’
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Jack Harlow and Dua Lipa Dating? Plus the 2022 Cringey Awards.
Plus, Kris Jenner being denied her own signature smoothie at Erewhon
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The Tory Lanez Trial, and Did Gunna Snitch? Plus, Concern for the Famous Mountain Lion.
Plus, conservationist Beth Pratt joins to discuss P-22
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The Ringer’s 101 Best L.A. Rap Songs of All Time
For the 30th anniversary of ‘The Chronic,’ we’re counting down the biggest and most influential hip-hop tracks from Los Angeles—from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to more recent legends like Drakeo the Ruler and Nipsey Hussle
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Vanilla Ice’s Great White Hype
Making sense of rap’s biggest punching bag with help from Tom Breihan
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Who Asked for These New Trophies?
Also, Jason examines Drake’s new chain, Previous Engagements
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Ten Predictions for the Future of Rap
Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles discuss the future of hip-hop and rap and what is coming next in this genre
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The Best of 2022 Draft
Charles, Justin, and Logan discuss their favorite music of the year
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The 33 Best Albums of 2022
From new entries into the indie rock and rap pantheons to blockbusters and bedroom-pop masterpieces, these are the records that defined the year in music
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A Journey Through Ice Cube’s Good Day
The latest episode of ‘60 Songs’ digs deep into the biggest hit of Cube’s career, with an assist from guest Van Lathan
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Kyrie and the Nets’ Stipulations, Plus the Midterm Elections Are Here
Van and Rachel also discuss Drake inserting himself into the Megan Thee Stallion–Torey Lanez drama and a University of Kentucky student exposing her true racist self
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Is It Really ‘Her Loss’? A Discussion on Drake and 21 Savage’s New Project
Charles, Justin, and Logan review the album and discuss Drake’s toxic persona