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Reality television is so common now that writers and producers are stretching for new ideas. Celebrity Rap Superstar is the latest of the odd shows. This puts together a celebrity with a rap legend as a mentor. The celebrity then has to learn how to rap from their mentor.

An artform which you could respect because of its politics Gangsta Rap is now a parody of itself.

The North is reclaiming it's leadership in the music world by demonstrating the use of exponential powers and mathematical components. Multiplication rap being called the next "Beanie Baby" for its ingenuity with fresh beats and real rappers sending a universal message.

I should preface this article by revealing my own musical tastes. Rap is not really my thing; I'm definitely more of a rock and roll guy. Rap is basically relegated to the same ranks as Britney Spears and country in my choice of audio pleasures...

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

Tune into VH-1 on Tuesday October 17 for the 3rd Annual Hip Hop Honors and a sneak preview of Ice-T's Rap School.

This is overview of a educational rap music called Flocabulary.

Slam poetry has risen to unbelievable heights in the last decade. Part of the reason for this mercurial rise in popularity undoubtedly must be attributed to the commonplace acceptance of hip hop and rap music.

The most successful rap artists in the business work with the most gifted and talented producers, programmers, musicians, and recording engineers to help them bring their vision into reality.

Rappers are well known for their boastful natures--it's a staple of the genre, albeit an irritating one. But how do the boasts of popular rap artists (or "rap-ists") hold up from a logical standpoint?

It was announced that Jive recording artist Pimp C was found dead this morning in his room at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California. He is best known as one-half of the Hip Hop legendary group, Underground Kingz (UGK).

Celebrity blog queen Perez Hilton shows viewers what he is made of on the season finale of MTV's "Celebrity Rap Superstar"

Rapala X-Rap and Berkley Vanish Line

Kanye rose triumphantly from the ashes and proclaimed himself the winner in the rap battle of the year, if not the decade; having beat out 50 Cent on his first week of sales.

Visit almost any public school high school in America and the impact of rap music is instantly visible. From young men dressing to emulate their favorite rap artist to young women dressing to match the women and dancers featured

I see so many kids today who dress wearing baghy pants, backwards-turned baseball caps and keep saying the word 'Yo!' to each other or 'Wassup?' With all of this, is America losing itself in rap music's illusion?

This is my review of the MTV reality show "Celebrity Rap Superstar".

Rap Snacks also hopes to influence the community with the idea of creating awareness of the importance and benefit of being an entrepreneur and the importance of self-wealth building.

An interesting look at the lives of rap video models, a look at the hardship and toughness of a rap video model fighting her way in the rap industry.

Stephen Hawking isn't content to unlock the secrets of the universe. Now he will do it in rhyme in the hip-hop community. "Yo-yo, Mr. A-tum."

Plies music would be considered southern, gutter rap and is known for his honest but often times explicit lyrics.

Rap music is overplayed, overdone, and really just bland and uninspiring these days. 95% of rap videos involve the true and tested formula of cars, women, money, and drinking. Its a stretch to call most rap artists actual 'artists'.

Be forewarned, if you are hunting for a good gym to join: 24-Hour Fitness should be renamed: 24-Hour Rap.

Do you think rap mix tapes are better than albums? Why does it seem like mix tapes sell more than albums do? Mix tapes have been around long as hip hop has been around for the most part.

Michael Goldsby, rap singer for "Thugged Out" was shot and killed Tuesday night in front of his home in Gary, Indiana.

At first the south wasn't getting noticed for what they brought to the table for rap and hip hop. Now they are a major factor on t.v. and radio stations.

Lastings Milledge is in trouble for producing and performing in a rap CD. This CD contains sexually explicit language, and the Mets are not happy with it.

There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

If people want to feel as though rap is dead perhaps we should let them; it may not be that bad of a sentiment to have, particularly if it inspires some artists to produce better music.

Princeton University's professor of religion Dr. Cornel West is releasing a music CD comprised of positive rap themes entitled "Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations."

Call me old fashioned, but there are certain jewels in our cultural and literary heritage that you just do not take liberties with. William Wordsworth's 'Daffodils' has been 'updated' for the 21st century by being turned into a rap song.

With Al Sharpton being very vocal against the negative lyrics in rap music on the heels of the Don Imus controversy, it is rumored that Universal Music Group demanded that its $15,000 donation to Sharpton's event at New York City's Sheraton Hotel be returned.

Divorced mothers are taking the rap if they do not obtain custody of their children. Stereotypes and more are being thrown at innocent mothers.

Why do so many people find it difficult to be faithful? Why does Christianity carry so many negative connotations in our country? Why are so many believers turning away from their faith in disgust? In short, when did Christianity get such a bad rap, and why?

Rap music today in our world and culture can inspire and influence teenagers to the extent where they have more self-confidence. But the kind of rap music today by known bands as “50 cent” and “2pac” do they lead us down the wrong path?

Explains Why Rap Should be Banned due to Offensive and Dangerous Lyrics.

A police officer in Tempe Arizona tells two black men that they can beat a citation if they rap for him.

My opinion on why Jay Z should not return to rap.

Does MTV represent hip-hop and rap culture better than BET?

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

To show examples of how popular rap music is killing our youth, literally, mentally and emotionally.

The world of hip hop would have you believe that rap is a very poetic way of expressing yourself through music. This can of course be true, but is what you hear from rap music sound very poetic to you.

This album review explains how even though I'm not a fan of gangsta rap, a lyricist like Ice Cube is so commendable in the rap game. The message behind his songs, as well as a review of it all, is discussed.

When it comes to the greatest rap group of all-time, one group easily stands head and shoulders above all others.

Movie soundtracks and movie lyrics will be changed forever by the 2006 Oscar win, "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp". Through the years, film soundtracks have added character, emotion, and dimension to films. Hummable tunes and rap lyrics add movie magic.

Music critics said rap music wouldn't last. Record companies said it was too harsh and black-oriented. In twenty years, rap music has grown from its street beginnings in Harlem and the South Bronx.

By the age of 30, Ginsberg would be briefly imprisoned for charges of obscenity produced against his first book, Howl and Other Poems (1956). This is his story.