The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.
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Grammys Celebrate Hip-Hop History, From Grandmaster Flash to Lil Uzi Vert
The medley, curated by Questlove of the Roots, featured a taste of some two dozen songs from across decades, regions and movements.
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2022: The Year in Atlanta Rap
The country’s most influential hip-hop scene has weathered a period of extraordinary upheaval. A look back at happened, and what’s next.
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How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers
The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.