Louder Than A Riot

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Real n****s go hard (pause, no homo): iLoveMakonnen

How has hip-hop affected perceptions of Black masculinity? We unpack that question through the story of iLoveMakonnen, a rapper who has navigated different realms of masculinity his entire life, and faced backlash from the industry for being unapologetically himself. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Megan's Rule: Being exceptional doesn't make you the exception

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  Baby girl, you're only funky as your last cut: MC Sha-Rock

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  Beauty is in the eye of the male gaze: DreamDoll, Doechii and Baby Tate

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  It ain't trickin' if you got it: Trina, Trick Daddy and Latto

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  If you see something, say nothing: Kim Osorio v. 'The Source'

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  A Note on Episode 5

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  Stay in your lane, shawty: Saucy Santana

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  What doesn't kill you makes you a strong Black woman: Rico Nasty

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  Like poppa, like son: Rodney Carmichael

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  Watch the queen conquer: MC Lyte, Quay Dash, the cast of 'Rap Sh!t'

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  Louder Than A Riot Returns Thursday, March 16

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  The Conspiracy Against Hip-Hop

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  The Camouflage Assassin: Mac Phipps (Pt 1)

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  Lyrics On Trial: Mac Phipps (Pt 2)

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  Outsmarting The Devil: Mac Phipps (Pt 3)