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The history of hip-hop, told through bling

Slick Rick is known for his eyepatch and the crowns he often wears. Janette Beckman/Courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery hide caption

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The history of hip-hop, told through bling

The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.

The history of hip-hop, told through bling

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How Slick Rick And Queen Latifah 'Breathed Life Into Hip-Hop' In 1988

Slick Rick released his debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick in 1988. Al Pereira/Getty Images hide caption

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How Slick Rick And Queen Latifah 'Breathed Life Into Hip-Hop' In 1988

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia of NPR's podcast What's Good explain why they think 1988 was a banner year for hip-hop.

How Slick Rick And Queen Latifah 'Breathed Life Into Hip-Hop' In 1988

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'Slick Rick' Challenges Deportation Law

In 1996, Congress passed a law demanding that foreigners convicted of violent felonies be deported. But Rick Walters says some are being unfairly targeted. The London-born entertainer is better known as "Slick Rick."

'Slick Rick' Challenges Deportation Law

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