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Jaÿ-Z Says He Doesn’t Know If Rap Battles Should Be Part of Hip-Hop Anymore

Jaÿ-Z doesn’t know if rap battles should be part of hip-hop anymore after seeing the fallout from the epic squabble between ...

Jay-Z Questions Rap Battling Relevance In Social Media Age

Jay-Z says rap battling has become too toxic for social media and questions if the culture can survive it. Jay-Z is ...
Dallas Weekly

Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap

The Cartel Order, a DFW-based battle rap community, chose The 4th Floor Lounge in Oak Cliff as the venue for their last event ...
The Source Magazine

From the Ring to the Charts: Battle Rap Icon Shotgun Suge Goes Viral with “Me Personally”

For years, Shotgun Suge has been a name synonymous with dominance in the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Known for his “pocket tap” signature and a presence that can rattle the most seasoned opponents, the ...