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  • Young M.A. Black woman in black shirt and hat with black tattoos holds black microphone in front of Black audience inside red theater interior

    Watch These 5 BET Hip Hop Award Performances

    Cyphers and sets to watch from BET’s annual celebration of hip hop achievement.

    Sameer Rao Oct 17, 2018 12:09PM EDT
    T.I. holds finger to ear in White sweatshirt behind black microphone in front of brown bookshelf with multicolored records

    WATCH: T.I. Teams Up With Atlanta Music Project Students for Tiny Desk Set

    The Atlanta rapper and actor gave a live-band performance of songs spanning his career.

    Sameer Rao Aug 27, 2018 2:36PM EDT
    White woman in light blue skirt and coat, White man in navy suit and red tie, Black man in grey suit and blue tie and Black woman in maroon coat and skirt stand with hands on hearts in front of saluting military and others all standing on blue stairs

    How Your Faves Really Feel About the #Inauguration

    The Obamas’ departure from the White House and Donald Trump’s first day as president compelled many entertainers of color to speak their minds on social media. They didn’t hold back.

    Sameer Rao Jan 20, 2017 5:13PM EST
    Two Black men face each other, wearing black tuxedos with white shirts and black sunglasses while holding black microphones against blurry purple background

    T.I., Vic Mensa Criticize Lil Wayne for Black Lives Matter Comments

    T.I.: “You have to get outta that bubble that you’ve been living in and get out here and educate yourself on what’s going on around us!”

    Sameer Rao Nov 7, 2016 4:08PM EST

    Despite His Raw Lyrics, White 'Drill' Rapper Slim Jesus Isn't 'Out Here Catching Bodies And S***'

    The viral sensation who co-opted Chicago’s hyperviolent drill music did his first extended interview with VLAD TV yesterday—and it’s a trip. 

    Sameer Rao Sep 17, 2015 3:34PM EDT

    T.I. is the Gaye Family's Next Target in 'Blurred Lines' Case

    Marvin Gaye’s family seeks to hold T.I. just as accountable as Pharrell and Robin Thicke.
    Qimmah Saafir Mar 19, 2015 4:12PM EDT
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