10 Reasons Hip Hop Will Never Die

Two Thumbs Up - During an interview with DJ Drama on Atlanta’s HOT 107.9, four-time Grammy recipient, Lil Wayne, revealed that not only is he a huge fan of Jay-Z’s “Blueprint 3,” but he believes Hov’s contributions to hip-hop are unlike any other.
Jigga - 9. Hip Hop president, Jay-Z scored one of the most lucrative deals by signing with concert conglomerate, LiveNation for $150 million.
It Saves Your Life - 8. Hip hop isn’t dead because it'll save your life. Just ask Lupe Fiasco and Nikki Jean.
It Reinvents Itself - 7. Hip Hop isn’t dead because it’s producing artists like Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Common and The Kidz in the Hall.Diddy - On the heels of his "I'll Be Missing You" single, Diddy's "No Way Out" sold 561,000 units in its first week back in 1997.

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Jigga - 9. Hip Hop president, Jay-Z scored one of the most lucrative deals by signing with concert conglomerate, LiveNation for $150 million.

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