The Year in Music 2023: Hip-hop celebrates 50 years

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As hip-hop rung in its 50th anniversary on August 11, a host of celebratory events took place across the nation. Here’s a look at some of the year’s parties, performances and special 50th birthday tributes: — 50 Years of Hip-Hop,

The Year in Music 2023: Fresh female MCs showed up

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While Drake, Lil Wayne, DaBaby and 50 Cent had quite the year, 2023 saw the rise of women in rap. Here are a few breakout female artists who bursted onto the hip-hop scene and set the tone for the new generation of rap.  Lola Brooke —

DaBaby to host Christmas giveaway in North Carolina

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Paras Griffin/Getty Images DaBaby will be handing out gifts to children and families in need in his hometown of North Carolina on Saturday. The rapper took to Instagram to share that there will be free food, music and activities at the “Santa-Baby” holiday drive.