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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Narrated by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads' ... Read more

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*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads'
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Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

by Dan Charnas ...

Narrated by Dan Charnas ...

Unabridged

14 hours 52 min

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge... ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge...
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

by Jeff Pearlman ...

Narrated by James Shippy ...

Unabridged

16 hours 48 min

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman
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Birth of a Culture

by Grandmaster Flash, Robert "Scoop" Jackson ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

Step into the vibrant streets of the 1970s Bronx and witness the exact moment a global movement began. Birth of a Culture gives you a front-row seat to the origins of hip-hop, told through the firsthand experiences of Grandmaster Flash—one of the founding pioneers who helped build the culture from the ground up.When you read this book, you feel the pulse of the neighborhood parks, hear the scratch ... Read more

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Step into the vibrant streets of the 1970s Bronx and witness the exact moment a global movement began. Birth of a Culture gives you a front-row seat to the origins of hip-hop, told through the firsthand experiences of Grandmaster Flash—one of the founding pioneers who helped build the culture from the ground up.When you read this book, you feel the pulse of the neighborhood parks, hear the scratch
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It Starts with One

The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park

by Jason Lipshutz ...

Narrated by Jason Lipshutz, James Fouhey, Helen Laser ...

Unabridged

11 hours 42 min

From the executive director of music at Billboard, an extensive look inside the 20+ year career of mega-selling rock band Linkin Park, featuring new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaboratorsLinkin Park is one of the 21st Century’s biggest, and most important, rock bands. All it takes is one quick glance at the numbers— 11 Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

From the executive director of music at Billboard, an extensive look inside the 20+ year career of mega-selling rock band Linkin Park, featuring new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaboratorsLinkin Park is one of the 21st Century’s biggest, and most important, rock bands. All it takes is one quick glance at the numbers— 11 Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 and
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Her Word Is Bond

Navigating Hip Hop and Relationships in a Culture of Misogyny

by Cristalle “Psalm One” Bowen ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

“Nowhere near famous but still infamous,” Psalm One is a legend to rap nerds, scholars, and “heads,” and has gone on to work with the brightest names in rap and have her work celebrated and taught around the globe. In Her Word Is Bond, Psalm One tells her own story, from growing up in Englewood, Chicago through her life as a chemist, teacher, and legendary rapper. Intrinsically feminist, this ... Read more

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“Nowhere near famous but still infamous,” Psalm One is a legend to rap nerds, scholars, and “heads,” and has gone on to work with the brightest names in rap and have her work celebrated and taught around the globe. In Her Word Is Bond, Psalm One tells her own story, from growing up in Englewood, Chicago through her life as a chemist, teacher, and legendary rapper. Intrinsically feminist, this
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Rise of a Killah

by Ghostface Killah ...

Narrated by Landon Woodson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

The story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding membersDennis Coles—aka Ghostface Killah—is a cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip-hop group that established itself by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during the genre's golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing anthem after classic anthem, and serving as the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding membersDennis Coles—aka Ghostface Killah—is a cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip-hop group that established itself by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during the genre's golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing anthem after classic anthem, and serving as the
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Introducing George The Poet

Search Party: A Collection of Poems

by George the Poet ...

Narrated by George the Poet ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

‘The title is Search Party – the idea being that we’re all out here looking for something, and my poems are my way of finding myself.’A young black poet blending spoken word and rap; an inner city upbringing with a Cambridge education; a social consciousness with a satirical wit and infectious rhythm – George The Poet is the voice of a new generation.Search Party is a thought-provoking and deeply ... Read more

$12.99 USD

‘The title is Search Party – the idea being that we’re all out here looking for something, and my poems are my way of finding myself.’A young black poet blending spoken word and rap; an inner city upbringing with a Cambridge education; a social consciousness with a satirical wit and infectious rhythm – George The Poet is the voice of a new generation.Search Party is a thought-provoking and deeply
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Cardio Hip-Hop: Volume 3

Team Sweat

by Antonio Smith ...

Narrated by Smith Show Media Productions ...

Series series Team Sweat
Unabridged

56 min

Smith Show Media presents Cardio Hip-Hop: Volume 3 written by Antonio Smith. This collection of fitness music is perfectly mixed, set at just the right pace to help you perform a high-energy, body-moving workout. ... Read more

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Smith Show Media presents Cardio Hip-Hop: Volume 3 written by Antonio Smith. This collection of fitness music is perfectly mixed, set at just the right pace to help you perform a high-energy, body-moving workout.
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Rap Dad

A Story of Family and the Subculture That Shaped a Generation

by Juan Vidal ...

Narrated by Juan Vidal ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

This timely reflection on male identity in America that explores the intersection of fatherhood, race, and hip-hop culture “is a page-turner…drenched in history and encompasses the energy, fire, and passion that is hip-hop” (D. Watkins, New York Times bestselling author).Just as his music career was taking off, Juan Vidal received life-changing news: he’d soon be a father. Throughout his life, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

This timely reflection on male identity in America that explores the intersection of fatherhood, race, and hip-hop culture “is a page-turner…drenched in history and encompasses the energy, fire, and passion that is hip-hop” (D. Watkins, New York Times bestselling author).Just as his music career was taking off, Juan Vidal received life-changing news: he’d soon be a father. Throughout his life,
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Grime Kids

The Inside Story of the Global Grime Takeover

by DJ Target ...

Narrated by DJ Target ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire'Sharp and nostalgic' The ObserverA group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire'Sharp and nostalgic' The ObserverA group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming...
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Keep It Beautiful

Inside the Funkyverse of Shock G and Digital Underground

by Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, Gregory E. Jacobs, Shock G2 ...

Narrated by Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, Andre Blake, Money-B, George Clinton, Janina Edwards, Atron Gregory, JD Jackson, Nzazi (Master Zi) Malonga0, Kent Racker1, DJ Fuze3 ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful.This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, captures the eternal vibrance of his style—playful, soulful, colorful, and profound. In Keep ... Read more

$20.00 USD

Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful.This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis Wolfe Mbassa, captures the eternal vibrance of his style—playful, soulful, colorful, and profound. In Keep
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Rap für Einsteiger: Flow lernen, starke Texte schreiben und den ersten Track von Grund auf aufnehmen

by Thomas Schreiber ...

Narrated by Thomas Schreiber ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Verwandle deine Ideen in einen echten Hip-Hop-Track mit diesem Praxis-Guide, der dein Rhythmusgefühl sofort weckt. Ob du entspannt zu Hause sitzt oder beim Pendeln Beats zählst, diese interaktive Anleitung zieht dich direkt in die kreative Zone. Lass den Alltag hinter dir und tauche ein in eine energiegeladene Session, die dich spielerisch ans Mikrofon bringt.Spüre, wie sich dein Sprechen durch ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Verwandle deine Ideen in einen echten Hip-Hop-Track mit diesem Praxis-Guide, der dein Rhythmusgefühl sofort weckt. Ob du entspannt zu Hause sitzt oder beim Pendeln Beats zählst, diese interaktive Anleitung zieht dich direkt in die kreative Zone. Lass den Alltag hinter dir und tauche ein in eine energiegeladene Session, die dich spielerisch ans Mikrofon bringt.Spüre, wie sich dein Sprechen durch
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From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

by Raekwon ...

Narrated by Raekwon, Landon Woodson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.There are rappers who everyone loves and there are ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.There are rappers who everyone loves and there are
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Brief History of Hip-Hop Music, A

by Ian Harris ...

Narrated by Ian Harris ...

Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

Dive into the origins of one of the most influential cultural movements in the world. A Brief History of Hip-Hop Music takes listeners on a journey back to the gritty streets of 1970s New York, where hip-hop was born out of hardship and a desire for creative expression. From its beginnings in the South Bronx to its global domination, this audiobook explores the evolution of hip-hop as not just a ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the origins of one of the most influential cultural movements in the world. A Brief History of Hip-Hop Music takes listeners on a journey back to the gritty streets of 1970s New York, where hip-hop was born out of hardship and a desire for creative expression. From its beginnings in the South Bronx to its global domination, this audiobook explores the evolution of hip-hop as not just a
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Remember the Times

A Memoir

by Teddy Riley ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 59 min

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B
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Doctors of Rhythm

Hip Hop’s Greatest Producers Speak

by Jake Brown ...

Narrated by Jake Brown, various entertainers ...

Unabridged

19 hours 56 min

HIP HOP was born in the 1980s, exploded into the music mainstream in the 1990s, and by the Millennium, had become the biggest-selling genre in the record business. DOCTORS OF RHYTHM: Hip Hop’s Greatest Producers Speak! begins with rap’s biggest early hits that helped prove Rap was here to stay were classics like Tone Loc’s “Wild Thing,” Doug E. Fresh’s “The Show,” Young M.C.’s “Bust a Move,” Kool ... Read more

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HIP HOP was born in the 1980s, exploded into the music mainstream in the 1990s, and by the Millennium, had become the biggest-selling genre in the record business. DOCTORS OF RHYTHM: Hip Hop’s Greatest Producers Speak! begins with rap’s biggest early hits that helped prove Rap was here to stay were classics like Tone Loc’s “Wild Thing,” Doug E. Fresh’s “The Show,” Young M.C.’s “Bust a Move,” Kool
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How Do Rumors Get Started

The True Story of Timex Social Club

by Marcus A. Thompson ...

Narrated by Jason C. Johnson Sr. ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

In the summer of 1986, the song "Rumors" by Timex Social Club dominated the radio airwaves, topping all Billboard magazine urban charts with the number position for Hot 100 Black Singles, Hot Black Singles - Sales, Hot Black Singles-Airplay, Hot Dance/Disco-Club Play, and Hot Dance/Disco-12 inch singles sales.This was no small feat for four young men from Berkeley California (Marcus Thompson, Alex ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the summer of 1986, the song "Rumors" by Timex Social Club dominated the radio airwaves, topping all Billboard magazine urban charts with the number position for Hot 100 Black Singles, Hot Black Singles - Sales, Hot Black Singles-Airplay, Hot Dance/Disco-Club Play, and Hot Dance/Disco-12 inch singles sales.This was no small feat for four young men from Berkeley California (Marcus Thompson, Alex
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Kanye West: A Beautiful Mind Torn Apart

by John Levesley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Inside the Mind of Kanye West: A Journey Through Genius and TurmoilDive deep into the complex world of Kanye West—a visionary artist whose brilliance and vulnerability have reshaped music, fashion, and culture. This compelling biography takes you beyond the headlines and controversies to explore Kanye’s inner struggles with mental health, his ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Inside the Mind of Kanye West: A Journey Through Genius and TurmoilDive deep into the complex world of Kanye West—a visionary artist whose brilliance and vulnerability have reshaped music, fashion, and culture. This compelling biography takes you beyond the headlines and controversies to explore Kanye’s inner struggles with mental health, his
... Read more
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I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me

by Lil Jon ...

Narrated by Lil Jon, JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

The Grammy Award**–winning, legendary producer, global hype-master, and King of Crunk, Lil Jon, on the story of his life and his transformation into the high-volume showman behind a musical evolution.**For decades, the Grammy Award–winning artist Lil Jon has captivated audiences with the high-energy, chant-heavy, and bass-driven musical style that has become uniquely his own. However, before Lil ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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The Grammy Award**–winning, legendary producer, global hype-master, and King of Crunk, Lil Jon, on the story of his life and his transformation into the high-volume showman behind a musical evolution.**For decades, the Grammy Award–winning artist Lil Jon has captivated audiences with the high-energy, chant-heavy, and bass-driven musical style that has become uniquely his own. However, before Lil
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Hip Hop & Hymns

by Mawunyo Gbogbo ...

Narrated by Chantelle Jamieson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 36 min

'Hip hop and hymns: the two would always go hand in hand for me. My life would always straddle both. The sacred and the profane, all living on the same block, all divine in the end.'Mawunyo Gbogbo is a church-going African Australian girl growing up in the sleepy mining town of Muswellbrook, NSW. At home, her parents fight all the time, and sibling rivalry runs deep. At primary school, Black Is ... Read more

$26.99 USD

'Hip hop and hymns: the two would always go hand in hand for me. My life would always straddle both. The sacred and the profane, all living on the same block, all divine in the end.'Mawunyo Gbogbo is a church-going African Australian girl growing up in the sleepy mining town of Muswellbrook, NSW. At home, her parents fight all the time, and sibling rivalry runs deep. At primary school, Black Is
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Guide to Underground American Rap, A: Inside the Hidden Scenes, DIY Hustle, and Raw Voices Reshaping Hip-Hop

by Adrian Cole ...

Narrated by Adrian Cole ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Escape algorithmic playlists and uncover the gritty DIY hustle fueling authentic underground hip-hop. Whether you are powering through a long commute or settling in for a focused deep listening session, this high-energy journey takes you far beyond major label machinery. Step into the dive venues, bedroom studios, and crowded open mics where the true sound of American rap is being reinvented daily ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Escape algorithmic playlists and uncover the gritty DIY hustle fueling authentic underground hip-hop. Whether you are powering through a long commute or settling in for a focused deep listening session, this high-energy journey takes you far beyond major label machinery. Step into the dive venues, bedroom studios, and crowded open mics where the true sound of American rap is being reinvented daily
... Read more
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Brief History of Hip Hop, A: How a Street Culture Conquered the World

by Marcus Ellwood ...

Narrated by Marcus Ellwood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Experience the electrifying musical history of how grassroots urban resistance birthed a global cultural revolution. Born in the neglected neighborhoods of the 1970s South Bronx, this underground movement transformed abandoned buildings into laboratories for a radically new sound. Discover the pioneers who forged rhythms of survival into a definitive voice for the marginalized.Whether you are ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the electrifying musical history of how grassroots urban resistance birthed a global cultural revolution. Born in the neglected neighborhoods of the 1970s South Bronx, this underground movement transformed abandoned buildings into laboratories for a radically new sound. Discover the pioneers who forged rhythms of survival into a definitive voice for the marginalized.Whether you are
... Read more
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me

The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

by Miles Marshall Lewis ...

Narrated by Miles Marshall Lewis, Larry Herron ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

This program includes an introduction read by the author.A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This program includes an introduction read by the author.A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That
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