Sampling has been part of the genre since the beginning. The rapper names the three songs that artists keep turning to.

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Halle Berry has been name-checked in countless rap songs over the years. Here's how she feels about it.

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Kid Cudi is on the pursuit of happiness, as his song goes — and the 41-year-old rapper has reason to feel that way at the moment. Trackers of the coveted Billboard Hot 100 may have noticed the Grammy ...

The rapper and producer helped script hip-hop and electronic music's blueprint with songs like "Planet Rock" and "Looking for ...

Regian “The Immortal” Eersel is a master of rhythm. Inside the ring, the reigning ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion ...