A diss track is a fierce musical reply where artists drop harsh words to point fingers at enemies, stand up for themselves, or show who's the boss in the rap world.

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Black Southern line dance culture, and a co-sign from Beyoncé, has helped to popularize the song and its fan-snapping moves.

Chicago-based rapper McKinley Dixon takes a step away from his personal life on his fifth studio album Magic, Alive!, which ...

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From big-time stadium shows to anticipated festival slots, these bands are turning back the clock this summer.

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