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Shannon Barbour has worked as a freelance journalist and copywriter for several print publications and web sites, as well as several small and large businesses. As a journalist, she has written on topics such as African American history, diversity, women’s issues, consumer finance and hip-hop culture. In addition to being a regular fixture on About.com’s Rap/Hip-hop page, she has also contributed to Upscale magazine, fierce411.com and rolling out Atlanta. Her unique take on hip-hop’s presence on the global cultural landscape lets readers know that it’s more than just music. Click here to get in touch with Shannon.


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Friday, November 20th, 2009
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 · 1 comment
When Lil’ Wayne said, “Weezy F Baby, please say the baby,” he wasn’t kidding. Multiple media outlets reported that singer...
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
The rumors are true. Like many artists before him, Yung Joc is officially free from Bad Boy Records. The Atlanta native and one time member of...
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Jay-Z has canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. tour, due to a “scheduling conflict.” No specific reasons have been given; neither...
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
Philly-born, Florida-raised and Atlanta residing rapper Khia, known for her super-explicit lyrics, performed in Duluth at Pointe on Saturday. The...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 5 comments
Gucci Mane has been jailed since Thursday, November 12. He will remain in Atlanta’s Fulton County jail until May 2010. According to an MTV...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 1 comment
Killa Mike is back in the spotlight. He has long squashed the beef with onetime mentor, Outkast’s Big Boi, while embarking on a new career with...
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 · 2 comments
Lil’ Wayne’s seventh album Rebirth, is set to drop on December 15. Rebirth, Wayne’s foray into rock n’ roll, was originally...
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Atlanta Jay-Z fans who were miffed about this past summer's concert cancellation at Chastain Park, can now look forward to early 2010. Jay-Z has...
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