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New book chronicles the origins and politics of rap duo Run The Jewels

Run The Jewels has built a cult following by capturing the discontent of the poor and the oppressed. A new book looks at the music the duo has created and the political landscape from which it emerged.

January 14, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
Outside the private, invitation-only "celebration of life" for Atlanta's beloved behind-the-scenes figure, 52-year-old Rico Wade.

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'Thank God for this urban genius': Inside late Atlanta music visionary Rico Wade's farewell

If it could be summed up in a sentence: Rico Wade's "celebration of life" April 26 at Ebenezer Baptist Church was something Rico Wade would understandably not stop talking about. A U.S. senator eulogized him, the current and a former mayor of Atlanta shared their passionate remarks, the 52-year old was given the city's honor and it was announced that a music industry executive training program will be launched in his name.

April 29, 2024
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  • Sonia Murray
"This city has birthed a lot of pioneers, people that are pushing things," Andre 3000 said. "It's cool to be kind of running [expletive] for like the last 30 years."

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  • Music Features

Inhale. Exhale. Now let these scenes from Andre 3000's Atlanta homecoming wash over you

It's been nearly 10 years since Andre and his partner in Atlanta rap act OutKast, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, headlined a sold-out, three-night stand at Centennial Olympic Park — and two decades since the duo released Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, now the best-selling rap album of all time. 

March 05, 2024
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  • Sonia Murray
Atlanta rapper and actor Tip 'T.I.' Harris (in white cap) helps volunteers distribute holiday gifts to attendees at My Sister's House,  the women and children's shelter of the Atlanta Mission the week before Christmas 2023.

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U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, rapper T.I. bring holiday gifts to Atlanta Mission, youth programs

Atlanta rapper and actor Tip "T.I." Harris distributed clothing, toys and Atlanta Hawks merchandise during his charitable organization's eighth annual Harris Community Works Holiday Caravan.

December 22, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman, Jr. poses with MC Shy D and Ernie Suggs at the premiere of the documentary The South Got Something to Say on Nov. 2, 2023 in Atlanta. Suggs, an AJC enterprise reporter and author, contributed to the film's story and narration along with culture reporter DeAsia Paige..

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Hip-hop documentary ‘The South Got Something to Say’ premieres in Atlanta.

A star-studded teal carpet preceded the film about Atlanta's music history directed by the Horne Brothers and produced by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

November 03, 2023
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  • Kristi York Wooten
In this Feb. 8, 2004 file photo, OutKast members Big Boi and Andre 3000 pose in front of the three awards they won at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. In 2004 OutKast's double album, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," was the second rap album to win album of the year.

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  • Music Features

A history of hip-hop in Georgia: From Jack the Rapper to 'rap's epicenter'

Hip-hop may have originated in New York, but the genre now finds many of its current hitmakers in Georgia. And there are at least 50 important moments in hip-hop involving the state's artists, record labels or just events that happened here.

August 11, 2023
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  • Sonia Murray
Rasheeda speaks during an interview with the Associated Press for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Atlanta.

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Women battle misogyny to send hip-hop spinning in a new direction

Female rappers have been a part of hip-hop since its debut. At hip-hop's 50th anniversary, female rappers are taking their moment to shine – while still demanding respect and facing decades-old challenges.

August 11, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Tosha Murphy of Douglasville waits in line for an OutKast bobblehead.

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OutKast bobblehead draws Braves fans—including Atlanta's mayor—to Truist Park

Grammy-winning duo OutKast adds another to its list of honors: a tribute at an Atlanta Braves game.

May 26, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
A young fan came to the Mumbai home of rapper Saniya Mistri Qayammuddin – aka Saniya MQ — to pay her respects and pose for a selfie.

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  • Music

The improbable fame of a hijab-wearing teen rapper from a poor neighborhood in Mumbai

First Saniya wrote poems. Then she began rapping. Now she appears on TV and YouTube and before big crowds, spreading her message about justice. Her father the rickshaw driver is her chauffeur.

April 16, 2023
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  • Raksha Kumar
From left: Deng Ge is a rap mogul who became a lockdown activist. Poet Sally Wen Mao Mao uses her art to express her anger about how Chinese people are being portrayed in the pandemic. Writer and comic artist Laura Gao, living in the U.S., has a video chat with her grandmother Zhou Nai, who's happy to have a supply of mooncakes, a popular Chinese dessert.

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How 3 Women From Wuhan Cope With COVID-19: Rap, Poetry And Mooncakes

We interview a rap mogul (turned community volunteer), an author focused on a nine-tailed fox and a grandmother with a sense of humor. They're part of our special report on women facing the pandemic.

October 14, 2020
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  • NPR Special Report
Soul Food Cypher is a freestyle rap nonprofit celebrating its eighth anniversary in Atlanta.

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Freestyle Rap Nonprofit 'Soul Food Cypher' Uses Power Of Words To Sharpen Minds — And Communities

Every month, a group of budding Atlanta lyricists — some veterans, some novices — gather together, form a circle, and start rapping. It’s an experience...

February 21, 2020
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  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Virginia Prescott
Paste Magazine shared some new and upcoming album releases to check out in 2020, including L-R: Run the Jewels, Tame Impala, Eminem and Soccer Mommy.

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Playlist Refresh: Paste Magazine Shares New And Upcoming Music Releases In Early 2020

We're heading into the last week of January. Maybe you're still on a fresh start for the new year, and keeping up with your resolutions. But are your...

January 24, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Clockwise from Top Left: Tyler, the Creator; Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood; Lizzo; Justin Vernon of Bon Iver; Solange; Billie Eilish.

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  • Music

From Billie Eilish to Lizzo, Paste Magazine Shares Highlights From Their '50 Best Albums of 2019'

This year, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" spent a record 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Now, it holds the title of the longest...

December 21, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Olu and WowGr8, the pair behind the hip-hop duo EarthGang, joined On Second Thought to discuss their inspirations, perspectives and their new album Mirrorland.

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Enter 'Mirrorland' — And Atlanta's Land of Oz — With Hip-Hop Duo EarthGang

2019 is a big year for Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang . Earlier this year, their label, Dreamville — that's rapper J. Cole's Interscope Records imprint —...

September 05, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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Amid Proposed MARTA Name Changes, A Look At The History And Cultural Importance Of 'Bankhead'

MARTA is considering renaming five train stations in Atlanta. It's an effort to keep up with changes in the city and to reflect surrounding...

July 10, 2019
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