Articles By Skinny Friedman
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Ballout's 'Ballin No NBA' Mixtape Cover Is Very Beautiful, Bizarre, and Important
What was the most important thing to happen in Chicago rap this weekend? Was it Kanye premiering two provocative, challenging new songs on the sides of buildings and on Saturday Night Live? Nope, it was when Chief Keef leaked the mixtape art for Ballout’s new tape 'Ballin No NBA.' Full Story
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Mitchy Slick's 'Feet Match the Paint' Is a West Coast Rap Album You Should Be Putting Into Your Ears
I will be making my friends play this shit on rooftops all summer. This is an album you should pay for. Full Story
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Kitty Pryde Might Have Gotten Booed Last Night, But She's Still Winning
So while what happened last night was unpleasant, it’s important to keep the long view on this. Kitty spit to several hundred people whether some of them wanted her there or not and that fact is more important than a few dudes feeling some kind of way about it. Full Story
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A Quick Look Into Hip-Hop's Odd Anti-Semitic Streak
There's been a strange renaissance of anti-Semitism in rap over the last couple of weeks. Though it's a reach to call this a "moment," there's definitely some tension about rappers being offensive right now. Full Story
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We Need More Nuance When Discussing Sexuality and Hip-Hop
Jason Collins' coming out was a great step forward for professional sports. What does it mean for hip-hop? And when will we have a clear grasp on the nuances of sexuality? Full Story
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