RHONDA LOWE

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Spiraling into a world of Perfect Symmetry

Jay-Z garners Gangster roots

Every gangster for himself

"Attitude still the same, Curtis is now his name"

When 50 Cent finally emerged from a long stay in the hip-hop underground back into the mainstream in 2001, he proudly proclaimed that he was the best.

A black star shines solo

Sporting a lyrical consciousness second to only Saul Williams and bigwig hip-hop buds like P Diddy and Kayne West, Talib Kweli is undoubtedly one of the brightest gems in the rap community.