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Rapper Meek Mill vows to ‘spread the word’ against antisemitism after Auschwitz visit | CNN Politics

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Rapper Meek Mill vows to ‘spread the word’ against antisemitism after Auschwitz visit | CNN Politics

International News April 23, 2023

CNN  —  Some 10,000 people from all over the world gathered last week in Poland for the annual March of the Living, a...

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The shooting deaths of 3 missing rappers were ‘gang violence related,’ Michigan police say | CNN

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The shooting deaths of 3 missing rappers were ‘gang violence related,’ Michigan police say | CNN

International News March 19, 2023

CNN  —  The deaths of three Michigan rappers whose bodies were found in an abandoned apartment building in early February were related to...

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Dubai’s emerging hip-hop scene is finding its voice | CNN

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Dubai’s emerging hip-hop scene is finding its voice | CNN

International News March 8, 2023

Dubai CNN  —  Think of the United Arab Emirates and you might not immediately think of hip-hop, but in recent years, Dubai has...

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What this African American Hasidic Jewish rapper knows about the power of laughter | CNN

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What this African American Hasidic Jewish rapper knows about the power of laughter | CNN

International News December 16, 2022

CNN  —  The story of an African American gang member in Seattle reinventing himself as a Hasidic Jewish rapper in Jerusalem might not...

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See who won at the American Music Awards | CNN

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See who won at the American Music Awards | CNN

International News November 20, 2022

CNN  —  The 50th American Music Awards took place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show, produced by...

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‘Hip Hop Homicides’ didn’t intend to be timely | CNN

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‘Hip Hop Homicides’ didn’t intend to be timely | CNN

International News November 15, 2022

Van Lathan hopes a new TV series he’s hosting will start a dialog about hip hop artists who have died too young —...

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Drake and Justin Bieber were among VIPs celebrating the life of rapper Takeoff | CNN

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Drake and Justin Bieber were among VIPs celebrating the life of rapper Takeoff | CNN

International News November 13, 2022

Atlanta CNN  —  State Farm Arena was transformed into a church Friday as family and fans gathered to celebrate the earthly departure of...

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Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest | CNN

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Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest | CNN

International News November 6, 2022

CNN  —  “Someone’s crime was that her hair was flowing in the wind. Someone’s crime was that he or she was brave and...

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A new Netflix show keeps the memory of Blockbuster alive | CNN

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A new Netflix show keeps the memory of Blockbuster alive | CNN

International News November 5, 2022

A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for...

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After conquering music world, rapper Stormzy targets racial inequality in football | CNN

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After conquering music world, rapper Stormzy targets racial inequality in football | CNN

International News November 4, 2022

CNN  —  Premier League clubs Manchester United and Fulham are among the organizations that are partnering with rapper Stormzy’s Merky FC to improve...

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