The music known as "hip hop" combines rap with a backing beat. Often, these two styles are so intertwined that they cannot be differentiated.
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Coverage of the rap and hip hop scene. Includes the latest hip hop news, reviews, rumors, editorials, daily features, discussion boards, contests and other entertaining content.
http://www.allhiphop.com
Features the latest hip hop news and music reviews, online games, polls, technology news and other interesting content. With discussion forums and professional grade Photoshop skills.
http://www.boxden.com
Hip hop and rap music dedicated site. Features the latest hip hop news, song lyrics, MP3 database, music videos, artists directory, photos, and other features.
http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com
Covers hip hop culture and rap music. Includes the latest hip hop news, rumors, album reviews, editorials, unleashed audio, hip hop album reviews, rap music videos and mixtapes.
http://www.hiphopdx.com
Features the latest news and updates on the hip hop scene. Includes news, reviews, lyrics index, audio, videos, mixtapes and new releases.
http://hiphopgame.ihiphop.com/
Provides an online resource and community for hip hop and rap aficionados. Includes new rap songs, music videos, hip hop news, photo gallery, lyrics archives, and discussion boards.
http://www.rapbasement.com
