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  • Peter A. Berry

    Peter is a writer and editor who covers music, movies, and all things dope.

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Megan Thee Stallion onstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

Brooklyn White-Grier’s New Book to Explore History of Women Rap Battles

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” is a Perfect Protest Song From an Imperfect Protester

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” is a Perfect Protest Song From an Imperfect Protester

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Kevin Hart's 'Lil Kev' Showrunners Talk Bringing the Heart to the New Animated Series

Kevin Hart's 'Lil Kev' Showrunners Talk Bringing the Heart to the New Animated Series

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American Jazz musician and band leader Roy Ayers plays vibraphone as he leads his quartet during a performance at Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York, July 16, 2017. The concert was a tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Roy Ayers, Legendary Vibraphonist, Dies at 84

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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on February 27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Kyrie Irving Out for Season After Tearing ACL

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Jay-Z (C) looks on before a game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser and Her Lawyers, Claims They Knew Accusation Was False

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Rappers Cappadonna (aka Darryl Hill), Inspectah Deck (aka Jason Richard Hunter) and Masta Killa (aka Jamel Irief; Elgin Evander Turner) of the Wu-Tang Clan performs when Inspectah Deck of the Wu-Tang Clan headlines a solo show at City Winery on August 13, 2024 in New York City.

Wu-Tang Clan Announces Final Tour, Will Be Joined by Run The Jewels

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American musician Roberta Flack performs onstage at the Park West Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, March 30, 1981.

Roberta Flack, R&B Legend, Dies at 88

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​Photo illustration by Kaushik Kalidindi for Okayplayer.

Don’t Miss The 56th NAACP Image Awards, Live on BET Saturday, Feb. 22

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ASAP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Assault With a Semiautomatic Firearm Charges

ASAP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Assault With a Semiautomatic Firearm

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Kendrick Lamar poses with the Record Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Song Of The Year, Best Music Video, Best Rap Song awards in the press room during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Kendrick Lamar is the First Rapper With Three Albums in Billboard's Top 10 at Once

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