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Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby

Lamar's blowout Juneteenth concert, held at the Forum in Los Angeles and live-streamed on Amazon Music, planted flags for the future of LA rap, while uniting in hate for a certain Toronto titan.

Ab-Soul: 'It's A Lot'

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Microphone Check

Ab-Soul: 'It's A Lot'

The most philosophical member of Top Dawg Entertainment in a Microphone Check conversation about Ab's high expectations of his audience and what he's trying to make for them.

Ab-Soul With Ali Shaheed Muhammad And Frannie Kelley

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A New Hip-Hop Recipe With A Familiar Sound

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A New Hip-Hop Recipe With A Familiar Sound

Solo rappers might be the norm, but one Los Angeles management company is hitting with a group.

A New Hip-Hop Recipe With A Familiar Sound

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