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Azealia Banks comes out as bisexual
Azealia Banks comes out as bisexual
by
Trish Bendix
, Feb 2, 2012
The hottest new hip-hop artist tells The New York Times she dates both men and women.
Rapper T.I. says gays are OK but shouldn't "shut down" homophobics
Rapper T.I. says gays are OK but shouldn't "shut down" homophobics
by
Trish Bendix
, Nov 28, 2011
Thoughts on the rapper's supportive yet still kind of messed up comments to Vibe magazine.
Kreayshawn is "not a raging lesbian," is "an occasional lesbian"
Kreayshawn is "not a raging lesbian," is "an occasional lesbian"
by
Trish Bendix
, Jun 1, 2011
The rising MC tells Complex magazine about doing her own thing, in all aspects of her life.
"Imma Homo" stirs up conversations about lesbians and hip-hop
"Imma Homo" stirs up conversations about lesbians and hip-hop
by
Trish Bendix
, Apr 6, 2011
The Rainbow Noise video was posted from everywhere from Spin to WorldStarHipHop, and it has spawned more talk about homophobia in the rap community.
The AfterEllen.com Huddle: Women with serious flow
The AfterEllen.com Huddle: Women with serious flow
by
Trish Bendix
, Apr 23, 2010
This week, we give respect to our favorite female MCs, from Da Brat to Lady Sovereign to M.I.A.
Is the "no homo" hip-hop term hurtful or helpful to gays and lesbians?
Is the "no homo" hip-hop term hurtful or helpful to gays and lesbians?
by
Jen Sabella
, Aug 10, 2009
Journalist Jonah Weiner thinks that a popular phrase in the rap community might show some progress in terms of battling homophobia in the genre.
Snoop Dogg and Bobby Valentino get behind "Girl Gotta Girlfriend"
Snoop Dogg and Bobby Valentino get behind "Girl Gotta Girlfriend"
by
Trish Bendix
, Jun 1, 2009
A new artist gets together with two well known hit makers for a song about lesbian couples that can be easily swayed into bed with men.
Where are the women in hip-hop?
Where are the women in hip-hop?
by
constintina
, Oct 9, 2008
They're there, just not being acknowledged at high-profile events and awards shows. What gives?
Jean Grae isn't getting paid
Jean Grae isn't getting paid
by
constintina
, Sep 25, 2008
The MC's labels are taking her work and releasing albums without her say, and she won't see a cent of the profits.
An interview with OMG Michelle
An interview with OMG Michelle
by
Sarah Warn
, Mar 17, 2008
The NewNowNext vloggers chat with the Brooklyn-based lesbian hip-hop/pop band.
Mary J. Blige is very "Fine" indeed
Mary J. Blige is very "Fine" indeed
by
globalgrrl
, Oct 30, 2007
Brazilian rappers bring us another "Antônia" to love
Brazilian rappers bring us another "Antônia" to love
by
globalgrrl
, Sep 27, 2007
Northern State likes rhymes and rainbows
Northern State likes rhymes and rainbows
by
scribegrrrl
, Sep 21, 2007