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The Queens rapper went on to become the first rapper signed to Rubin and Russell Simmons' Def Jam Recordings in 1984.

| BY BRAD CALLAS

Rick Rubin Recalls How LL Cool J Thought He Was Black Before They Met

Legendary record producer Rick Rubin sits for an interview to discuss his approach to creativity and his new book ‘The Creative Act: A Way of Being.'

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| BY ERIC SKELTON

Creativity, According to Rick Rubin

This started as an attempt to review Rick Rubin's new book 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being.' It ended up being a much-needed reminder to keep creating.

| BY INSANUL AHMED

I Almost Quit, Then I Read Rick Rubin’s Book

With the arrival of Supreme’s hyped collaboration with Rick Rubin for its Fall/Winter collection, the brand has dropped a new commercial starring the producer.

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| BY JOE PRICE

Watch the Video Supreme and Rick Rubin Made to Go With Their Collaboration

From an official Skittles collab to return of the popular Box Logo hoodie, here are 10 big takeaways from Supreme's Fall/Winter 2021 season collection.

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| BY MIKE DESTEFANO

10 Takeaways From Supreme's Fall/Winter 2021 Collection

Toasty Digital, the gifted mashup artist behind 'Good Kid Twisted Fantasy,' is back with another 'Ye experience—and also has plans for some 'Donda' reworkings.

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| BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Stream ‘Diet Yeezus’ Mashup Project Reimagining Kanye West’s Classic 2013 Album

In a new clip from 'Behind the Music' on Paramount+, Eminem goes into detail on his friendship with LL, confirming fans' longtime jewelry speculation.

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| BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Eminem Shares Story of LL Cool J Gifting Him Chain Inspired by "I'm Bad" Video

El-P, Kevin Abstract, Romil Hemnani, Jean Dawson, and The Blossom pull back the curtain on the creative haven that Rick Rubin has cultivated at Shangri-La.

| BY KYLE EUSTICE

Sacred Ground: The Magic of Rick Rubin, American Songs, and Shangri-La

The Queens rapper reflected on the since-squashed beef during an recent appearance on Rick Rubin's 'Broken Records' podcast.

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| BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Nas on His Rap Feud With Jay-Z: 'I Was Honored to Have That Part of My Life'

During a 'Broken Record' podcast that dropped on Wednesday, RZA spoke to Rick Rubin about his current relationship with the Wu-Tang Clan.

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| BY GAVIN EVANS

RZA Talks to Rick Rubin About His Current Relationship With the Wu-Tang Clan

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