As Hip-Hop Turns 50, Icons From Across the State Reflect on How

North Carolina's landmark contributions to hip-hop are often overlooked. But the Tar Heel state's producers, rappers, DJs, and curators have a different story to tell.

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Joshua Gunn (@jgunnisbetter) • Instagram photos and videos

GRAMMY Museum To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With 'Hip-Hop

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