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Born Seo Jae-min, he was 47. Rappers AJ and Minos, who had worked with Artisan Beats, paid emotional tributes to the producer. Artisan Beats (born Seo Jae-min), the first-generation hip-hop producer, ...

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After a nine-year absence, rapper Yasin is expected to appear at the Trädgården festival in Kristianstad at the end of August. YASIN BYN/DOOKA/ DALLE/ APRF Will rapper Yasin, 27, perform at the ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

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