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From Future's "Rich Sex" to UGK's "Take It Off," here are the 50 best rap songs about sex (ranked).

From Future's "Rich Sex" to UGK's "Take It Off," here are the 50 best rap songs about sex (ranked).

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The 50 Greatest Rap Songs About Sex

Looking back on the golden era with albums from LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., and more— these are the best rap albums of the 80s.

Looking back on the golden era with albums from LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., and more— these are the best rap albums of the 80s.

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The Best Rap Albums of the '80s

How Nas has been able to stay relevant for two decades in hip-hop.

How Nas has been able to stay relevant for two decades in hip-hop.

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The Golden G's: On Nas and Aging in Hip-Hop

New Yorkers who lived through the Koch era recall the late mayor's divided legacy.

New Yorkers who lived through the Koch era recall the late mayor's divided legacy.

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A Tale of Two Cities: Who Was The Real Ed Koch?

Would Biggie or Rick Ross even exist without them?

Would Biggie or Rick Ross even exist without them?

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When The Fat Boys Were Fly

One year after his passing, Complex pays tribute to the revolutionary poet.

One year after his passing, Complex pays tribute to the revolutionary poet.

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The 10 Best Gil Scott-Heron Songs

Plus, stories about getting lifted with Tricky and D'Angelo.

Plus, stories about getting lifted with Tricky and D'Angelo.

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Blunted On Reality: A Journalist Recalls Smoking With Snoop Dogg, Biggie, Cypress Hill & More

From The Sugarhill Gang to David Bowie, we run down <em>Soul Train</em>'s greatest tracks.

From The Sugarhill Gang to David Bowie, we run down <em>Soul Train</em>'s greatest tracks.

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The 10 Best Soul Train Performances

Artists from Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys to Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band pay tribute to a TV pioneer whose show <em>Soul Train</em> changed American culture forever.

Artists from Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys to Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band pay tribute to a TV pioneer whose show <em>Soul Train</em> changed American culture forever.

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Love, Peace, and Hair Grease: Remembering Soul Train's Don Cornelius

Many of hip-hop's greatest producers—from Dr. Dre to the Bomb Squad—have built classics using the P-Funk architect's blueprint.

Many of hip-hop's greatest producers—from Dr. Dre to the Bomb Squad—have built classics using the P-Funk architect's blueprint.

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George Clinton Talks About His Favorite Parliament-Funkadelic Samples