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In 1985, Greg Mack, a DJ working for Los Angeles radio station KDAY, played a song that sounded like nothing else on West Coast airwaves: Toddy Tee’s “The Batteram,” a hip hop track that reflected the experiences of a young man growing up in 1980s Compton. The song tells about th ... Show More
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Can you imagine discovering a serious health condition out of the blue? Join us as we catch up after a three-month break, sharing personal stories and life updates that have kept us on our toes. From Jeff's move from Jersey to Pennsylvania to Ant's alarming hospital visit that un ... Show More
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The cult rapper, who broke out at 16, discusses his new album, his relationship with Tyler, the Creator and how he cut his own path around fame and into fatherhood. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ... Show More
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