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Femi Kuti: blending Afrobeat and politics

Energetic, infectious and combative, the music of Nigerian musician Femi Kuti has moved audiences around the world. But the man is just as passionate about getting people to change their world as much as move their feet.

?uestlove: The Roots 'redefine art of house band'

Yes, they signed with a mega-label and are cashing checks as a late-night show's house band, but sellouts? The Roots?

Common: 'Obama effect' steering rap away from rims, bling

Rims and bling? They're "super-played out," Common said, explaining that hip-hop is finding another direction and President Obama is helping point the way.

Rapper Common: Obama will change hip-hop's attitude

The rapper Common wants to take hip-hop in a new direction, he says, and he has an unsuspecting ally -- President-elect Barack Obama.

Rapper: A Common path to 'Universal Mind Control'

Common's "Universal Mind Control" is set to hit store shelves Tuesday, but the rapper has a lot more than an eighth album release on his horizon.

People.com: Serena Williams Skirts Question About Dating Common

The tennis champ will only admit about the rapper, "I think he's a great guy"

People.com: Couples Flock to Kanye's Concert

He may be single, but West's L.A. show was still the date spot Monday night

People.com: Hip-Hop Awards Go On – Without Arrested Rapper T.I.

Rapper T.I., a multiple nominee and scheduled performer at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, was arrested just hours before show time on charges of illegally buying machine guns.

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