Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss (2021) is a glimpse into his final months. Both his prodigious talent and troubling substance dependency were on display. The sixth and final part of the HBO Max documentary series Music Box.

💔 why this documentary was a flawed but a deeply poignant cautionary tale

📈 how big of a star Juice WRLD was

😢 how he was the inspirational voice who helped a generation, but tragically couldn't help himself

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In 2023, we reviewed the 2020 film version of the Broadway production of Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary approach to edutainment delivered - for Gen X old heads and young folks alike!

🎭 Why we wish all history classes were done like this

🤕 Why Hamilton was not without its flaws

🎤 The many hip hop references weaved into the lyrics (and why it was a perfect Gen X soundtrack)

🏆 Who our MVP was in this show

🏅 Why it met our expectations, after all these years

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Idlewild (2006) is a story about friendship, dreams, and survival —all set to an OutKast soundtrack in a glittering, dangerous Jazz Age world. But most people missed out on it!

🤔 Why you should reconsider this bold film experiment

🎤 Where Idlewild fits in the hip hop canon

💔 Why it signaled the end of this legendary rap group

🤷🏻‍♂️ A contrary opinion about the film

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CONTENT WARNING: SA, self-harm

We weigh in on the hot Netflix documentary SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING, executive produced by 50 Cent. Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Can hip hop hold its icons to the standards it holds the world around it? Listen and find out!

Puffy is Poison by Maronzio Vance: https://youtu.be/2Z3bLRPOlrw?si=qUE1UT3wqeBX1IPD

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It's the holiday season, so we are unwrapping what makes the music video and the song "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC so great!

1. "Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter - the beat behind the song
2. How "Christmas in Hollis" made it on the A Very Special Christmas album
3. Breaking down the song and the video
4. Video director Michael Holman's under-appreciated contributions to hip hop
5. "Christmas in Hollis" in the movies and TV

Our episode on the Run-DMC documentary Kings from Queens. More on Christmas in Hollis at Defector, AV Club, Vice, and BET.

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Devon (Nick Cannon) has raw talent, New York City swag, and a scholarship, but can this drumming prodigy make it in the prestigious Atlanta A&T Panthers Marching Band?

Stick around for our review of Drumline (2002) and see just how impactful this film was.

📸 A quick snapshot of this Nick Cannon tour-de-force

🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon

🎞️ Fun facts about this cult classic

💥 The impact this film had on both HBCUs and marching bands

😱 Fan reaction then and now

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Here is a rebroadcast of our original episode on Last Holiday, starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. Enjoy this feel-good story about living boldly and savoring every moment!

👑 All hail the Queen, again

🙌🏾 Live your best life

💡 Know what you want

🐶 Underdog energy

1️⃣ A real one, on screen

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🦘 The film and TV career of LL Cool J

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Prof. Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh drops some serious knowledge about N.W.A., West Coast Hip Hop, and more before our 10th anniversary screening of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks.

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