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What happened to The Chi?

Let me start this by saying that I really liked The Chi. After the first two seasons, it was one of my favorite shows. Yeah, the writing was never really strong, and there were a few unanswered questions (What happened to Q?), but at least there was a connected story...

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Today marks the 29th anniversary of Boyz n The Hood

Boyz n the Hood was released nationwide, in the US, 29 years ago today. I know. I feel old too. Over the years, it has become regarded as a classic and loved by many. This movie was the directorial debut for John Singleton, then only 23 years old, and the acting debut for both Ice Cube and Morris Chesnut. In addition t...

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Welcome to Stankonia

In honor of the greatest hip hop duo of all-time, we’re launching the Welcome to Stankonia collection. Probably our most ambitious theme so far, we’re including all kinds of accessories including pillows, socks and beach towels for the first time...

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Throwback Thursday: Addictive (feat. Rakim) by Truth Hurts

Released in 2002, Addictive was the debut single for Truth Hurts, an artist on Dr. Dre's Aftermath record label and produced by DJ Quik. It reached reached No. 2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Unfortunately, the Hindi track that was sampled, Thoda Resha...

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