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Aug 2023
21m 23s

The Impact of Female MCs

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Women continue to make history in hip hop using their lyricism and stories. Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan explains how female MCs have made their mark in the industry and double standards they may face. Also, Mary J. Blige chats with Trevor about her documentary, "Mary J. Blige's: My Life' and what hip-hop means to her. 

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