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Custom culture in hip-hop: Why personalization has always mattered

Now, many hip-hop artists use Custom Medals to commemorate their victories as proof of their creativity, personal style, and ...
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Hip-Hop vs Rap: What Is Really the Difference?

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Nas Missed This Thing In 2025 That Could’ve Changed Hip-Hop Forever

Take Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It” movement. On paper, it was one of the boldest, most authentic Hip-Hop statements of the year. A celebration of legacy, excellence, and longevity. But here’s what ...

Women In Hip-Hop Hit The Ivy League With ‘Miss-Education' Course At Princeton University

Launching the Spring 2026 semester, the Ivy League university will introduce the course highlighting how women emcees ...
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Rap Beef, Then What? What Does Nigerian Hip Hop Really Need?

It was almost inevitable that award-winning rapper OdumoduBlvck would have to defend his position as the protagonist of Nigerian hip hop. After rising to mainstream success, becoming a superstar, and ...