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Celebrating 30 Years of Illmatic

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Behind the Beat: How Pete Rock & Nas Made Hip-Hop Perfection with "The World is Yours"

Behind the Beat: How Pete Rock & Nas Made Hip-Hop Perfection with "The World is Yours"

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Here's How 'Illmatic' Came To Soundtrack Ruth Langmore's Vengeful Return In 'Ozark' Part Two's Debut

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Pete Rock's Potential 'Illmatic' Lawsuit Is Latest In Producer Royalty Cases For Classic Rap Songs

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Pete Rock Plans on Suing Nas Over 'Illmatic' Royalties

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This is Why Eminem Paid $600 For an 'Illmatic' Cassette

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Nas' 'Illmatic' And Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814' Archived In Library Of Congress

Nas' 'Illmatic' And Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814' Archived In Library Of Congress

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