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Kings and queens gathered for 'Hip Hop 50 Live' at Yankee Stadium

An eight-hour concert Friday night was a procession of generations of hip-hop royalty, from the Sugar Hill Gang to current stars like Lil Wayne. Run-DMC gave what was billed as their last performance.

WEKU

Hip-hop gave us Public Enemy, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar: after 50 years, this music demands proper respect

The movement born in 1973 is now global, an instrument for learning and a weapon for protest, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

The Guardian - UK

'Knowledge of self': How a key phrase from Islam became a pillar of hip-hop

I was 9 years old when Eric B. and Rakim’s “Paid in Full” dropped. I have vivid memories of the bass-laden track booming out of car stereos and hearing it on Black radio, like Kiss FM’s top eight at 8 p.m. countdown.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival, as the anti-poverty nonprofit looks to focus attention on increasing inequality for girls and young women around the world

The Independent UK

How to watch the Essence Festival 2023

Here's how you can watch the Essence Festival 2023 from your own home. The event is headlined by Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot and Megan Thee Stallion.

WhatToWatch

Essence Festival of Culture 2023 kicks off in New Orleans

The 29th annual Essence Festival of Culture is revving up in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Hulu Sets ‘Essence Fest Primetime’ Event

Missy Elliot, Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill scheduled to perform at 3-night music festival beginning June 30

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Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion headline 2023 Essence Fest

This summer's Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans will commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with performances by Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion and Jermaine Dupri

The Independent UK

Ms. Lauryn Hill, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Brandi Carlile among Ravinia’s 2023 lineup

The summerlong music festival also features a six-week residency by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and concerts by Jethro Tull, Buddy Guy, Boys II Men, Santana and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Second Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Festival in Atlanta features Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jodeci, Jeezy

ATLANTA — Mary J. Blige is returning for a second Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit in Atlanta in May at State Farm Arena.

Tribune News Service

How Olivia Dean became a superstar without releasing an album

The singer has sold out a European tour and even become a Chanel ambassador. Isobel Van Dyke meets her

Evening Standard

The Roots Picnic is back, expands to 3 days

PHILADELPHIA — The Roots Picnic will return to the Mann Center on June 3 and 4 with headlining sets by Diddy with the Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill performing her album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Grammys ended in controversy, again. Here’s what to know

The 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday

The Independent UK

Beyoncé or Adele? Will history be made, or repeated, at the 2023 Grammy Awards? And what about Bad Bunny?

Beyoncé or Adele? Kendrick Lamar or Bad Bunny? Willie Nelson or Buddy Guy? Wet Leg or Maneskin? Dave Chappelle or Louis C.K.?

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With ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ Nicki Minaj becomes first woman to debut at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill

The Queen of the Barbz is back on top — this time making history on her very own.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ is one of the best 90s sports movies

Yes, a sequel to a movie about singing nuns is secretly one of the best sports movies ever made.

Salon

Roe v. rap: Hip-hop mirrors repro rights

Collectively, the songs represent a diversity of viewpoints and are written from a variety of perspectives

The Conversation

Roe v. rap: Hip-hop artists have long wrestled with reproductive rights

Hip-hop culture is often recognized as being born on Aug. 11, 1973. That was about seven months after Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that protected the right to choose to have an abortion.

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The Independent UK

A look inside the ‘Disneyland’ prison Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to spend her 20-year sentence in

Lauryn Hill, ‘Queen of the Mean’ Leona Helmsley and Orange is the New Black author Piper Kerman have all done time at FCI Danbury

The Independent UK

A look inside the ‘Disneyland’ prison Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to spend her 20-year sentence in

Lauryn Hill, ‘Queen of the Mean’ Leona Helmsley and Orange is the New Black author Piper Kerman have all done time at FCI Danbury

Wales Online

Harry and Meghan win award for social justice work

Past recipients of the gong include Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, LeBron James, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Lauryn Hill

Chicago Sun-Times

Fugees cancel anniversary tour

The news came via social media posts by the group’s members, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.

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