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Clipse Had the Most Traditional Album Rollout in Years--and It Worked Blog-era rap fans were treated to a wealth of interviews and teasers ahead of the album, which proved to be Clipse's best-performing record yet

I wrote about the ins and outs of Clipse’s β€˜Let God Sort Em Out’ rollout. It was an intentional, nostalgic press run that, for several reasons, we may never see again.

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28.07.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How SeaWorld San Diego Made One of the Summer's Most Viral Concert Series From Bow Wow to the Ying Yang Twins, the aquatic amusement park has been home to some surprisingly well-curated concert lineups

Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series

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28.07.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Bay Swag Turned His Pain Into a Debut That's Both Fun and Vulnerable Queens MC also talks about his friendships with rap legends like Young Thug and Meek Mill, and the influence of his incarcerated father on his work

Profiled rising Queens rapper Bay Swag. Talked about his new album 'Damaged Thoughts,' his father Bay Lloyd's influence on his life, &the rise of 'Sexy Drill.'

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23.07.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wu-Tang Clan Bid Farewell to New York in Majestic Fashion Wu Tang Clan bring the ruckus to Madison Square Garden during their farewell tour.

The Wu-Tang Clan’s possible MSG farewell was a star-studded showcase worth of their legacy.

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17.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Drake's 'Iceman' Era Could Be a Misstep if It's Too Focused on Beef Drake's 'Iceman' lead single "What Did I Miss" hints at a vengeance-filled project

Drake’s β€˜What Did I Miss’ is solid, but it feels less convincing due to his UMG lawsuit. The dynamic could be a harbinger for his β€˜Iceman’ era.

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08.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Beating RICO Charges Doesn't Make Diddy a Hero The public's focus on Sean "Diddy" Combs evading the more serious charges against him ignores the plight of his victims

the reaction after the Diddy verdict proves that too many of us don’t know how to be real about patriarchal violence, &may never will.

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06.07.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'L.A. Was Not on Fire': Angelenos Speak on Trump's ICE Raids and 'Escalation' Angelenos dispute Donald Trump’s claim that L.A. β€œwould be burning down,” amid anti-ICE protests, if he didn’t send in the National Guard.

I spoke with several Angelenos bout the ICE raids in LA &their experience at recent protests, which was much different than what Trump is telling the world.

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13.06.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Diddy Allegations Aren't Entertainment. They're Disturbing The sexual misconduct allegations against Diddy continue to be disturbing. But to some, they’re entertaining.

β€œWe’re consistently so fascinated by queerness that it takes precedence over sexual assault.”
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18.05.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Joey Bada$$ vs. Everyone Beef Is Fun, But What's It Really About? Joey Badass' feud with Ray Vaughn and a slew of others has been marred by homophobic bars and a general feeling of attention-seeking

The Joey Bada$$ vs. everyone beef is fun β€” if you don't ask too many questions about its genesis or homophobic bars

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23.05.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i wrote this ✍🏿

23.05.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hip-Hop Has a History of Misogyny. The Internet is Making it Worse Cassie's testimony in the Diddy trial is fueling rumors and speculation from commentators online. It's part of a worrisome trend of misogynoir

Misogynoir is a systemic issue worldwide. But the way it’s manifesting in the hip-hop community, fueled by an online culture increasingly influenced by the misogynistic β€œmanosphere,” is more suffocating than ever.

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17.05.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/young-black-voters-2024-biden-1234965054/

You can read here

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15.05.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to say that I received a 2025 @nypressclub.bsky.social Journalism Award for Political Reporting for my 2024 β€˜Young, Black, And Done With Biden’ report.

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15.05.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

i was wearing an alfredo hoodie &black renaissance sweats recently &didnt realize til i was outside lol

10.05.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PJ Morton Is 'Re-Presenting' a Legendary Louisiana Studio for a New Generation Musician PJ Morton purchased Studio in the Country, where Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson once recorded, to preserve the Louisiana landmark.

I spoke to @pjmorton.bsky.social about acquiring & 're-presenting' the legendary Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, LA, where he plans to start a festival &live performance series.

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08.05.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀝🏿

22.04.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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22.04.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I read this today and you should too. Absolutely fantastic.

17.04.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Andre is unstoppableβ€”congrats, my friend

17.04.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

read this story

Side note: proud to have a story i contributed to β€” CITIZEN ELON β€” sitting there on the cover next to Andre’s work

17.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My first @rollingstone.com cover profile: A crosscountry, all-hours-of-the-night journey to speak with Lil Wayne.

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17.04.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

not sure, there arent any stats yet that quantify how successful the strategy is

10.04.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.

Loved reading @andrejgee.bsky.social on finstas
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10.04.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.

im in Rolling Stone today talking about Finstas and their impact on an album rollout and how they can help build and connect with your audience as an artist or creative.

written by @andrejgee.bsky.social

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10.04.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method Rapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music.

I talked to music marketing experts Ka5sh & @bigsto.bsky.social about Finstas becoming a new album rollout tool.

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10.04.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside the Push to Bring a 'Wire' Reunion to HBO 'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney, who played Poot, wants to interview every living cast member from the series in a tribute to its legacy.

I spoke with Tray Chaney & Anwan β€œBig G” Glover about their β€˜The Wire’ Reunion movement, &the push to have HBO produce a series where Chaney interviews every living cast member.

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04.04.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Online Doechii Hate Is Unwarranted The pushback that Grammy-winning rapper Doechi has received is largely based on misconceptions, misogyny, and prejudice.

At the same time that rap fans bemoan the death of rap stardom, there’s dismay that Doechii is becoming a rap star.

The dynamic is rooted in misogyny, prejudice, &misconceptions of how the industry works.

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10.03.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It 'Wonderful' Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence

The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It β€˜Wonderful’ | @andrejgee.bsky.social

#RoyAyers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence
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07.03.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It 'Wonderful' Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence

Wrote about the late Roy Ayers being a prime hip-hop sample source and him embracing the community through collaboration.

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06.03.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This New York Bill Aims to Give Returning Citizens A Six-Month Cash Stipend New York’s Reentry Assistance Bill will help lower recidivism among formerly incarcerated people and offer genuine aid, advocates say.

In New York, people returning home from state prison get a solitary $200 stipend. This bill vies to significantly boost that amount.

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27.02.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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