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83) The defiant ones
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The show chronicles the unlikely partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. This revealing, compelling and often gritty story takes place in recording studios, humble homes and massive mansions, in criminal courts and in the highest corridors of corporate power. Featuring interviews with those who worked closely with Jimmy and Dr. Dre, including Bono, David Geffen, and more. The docu-series showcases how the two men rose to prominence in the '80s...
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"For far too long, women in hip-hop have been relegated to the shadows, viewed as the designated "First Lady" thrown a contract, a pawn in some beef, or even worse. But as Kathy Iandoli makes clear, the reality is very different. Today, hip-hop is dominated by successful women such as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, yet there are scores of female artists whose influence continues to resonate. God Save the Queens pays tribute to the women of hip-hop--from...
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"In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the story of Tupac's lost legacy in this definitive biography. For millions, Shakur gave voice to their stories, but there was also another side to him, revealed as his life spun out of control, as the whispered warnings from friends went unheeded and the denunciations...
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In season four, the shows explosive twists and turns resume, as Empire Entertainment embarks on a celebration of its 20th anniversary. Lucious makes his first public appearance after the explosion in Las Vegas, and all members of the Lyon family have their own interests in Lucious regaining his physical and mental faculties.
89) LL Cool J
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Chronicles the life of the rapper, covering his youth growing up with his mother's abusive boyfriends, his family life, and his forays into the worlds of acting and writing.
90) Junction 48
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Kareem leads an aimless life between odd jobs and hanging out with his buddies in a crime-ridden Arab ghetto of the mixed Israeli city of Lyd. A family tragedy brings him closer to his singer girlfriend, Manar, and motivates him to do something more with his life. When Kareem and his group finally get a chance to perform in a Tel Aviv hip-hop club, the star potential of the 'first Arab rapper' is quickly noticed. But the road to success is never easy....
91) Darryl's dream
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Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he's shy--and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine? Darryl's Dream, by iconic performer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, is a story about finding confidence, facing bullies, and celebrating yourself. This full-color picture book is certain to entertain children and parents...
92) Beats and blow
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The founder and leader of the Crescent Crew negotiates a supply of products from lockdown while his second-in-command, Bone, has a secret agenda that is starting an internal war.
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"Hip-hop (and other things) is about, as it were, rap, but also some other things. It spends the entirety of its time celebrating what has become the most dominant form of music these past two and a half decades. Tupac is in there. Jay Z is in there. Missy Elliott is in there. Drake is in there. Pretty much all of the big names are in there, as are a bunch of the smaller names, too. There's art from illustrator Arturo Torres, there are infographics...
94) Dirty music
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When a rising star's reckless power grab ignites an industry war between a rap mogul and a leading R & B artist, a founder on the brink of becoming the world's biggest independent label resorts to extreme measures to maintain control.
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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of music's most fascinating subgenres. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the societal ills, gang culture, and systemic racism that created a need for this revolutionary music. Weaving together insightful interviews, the book tells the story through the words of rap legends, including Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Dr....
99) Dr. Dre
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Biography of Dr. Dre, a rap musician, and rap producer.