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Rappers With Low Self-Esteem: Bragging About Going Brokenew

In our ironic age, it shouldn't be surprising that a new crop of MCs is boasting about a lack of cars, women, and riches. San Francisco actor and comedian Erik Weiner can genuinely hold his own on the mike.
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  01-21-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Knux: From Street Warfare to Soirees with Socialitesnew

Krispy Kream and his brother Rah Al Milio have morphed from Cajun survivalists to Hollywood up-and-comers, becoming the toast of the underground rap scene in only a few years.
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  11-13-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Rapper Buckshot Thinks, Talks and Records for Successnew

Few rappers give better interviews than Black Moon and Boot Camp Clik alum Buckshot.
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  06-11-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Jamie Lidell Riffs on the Absurdnew

Though the native Englishman — who was once, believe it or not, vegetarian — is a goofy ad-lib machine in person, Jim is a fairly sober work.
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  05-23-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Young Vet Bow Wow Advises the New Young Rappersnew

Bow Wow, the pint-sized novelty act who made preteen girls swoon with his 2000 debut, Beware of Dog, has somehow evolved into an elder statesman in the hip-pop genre.
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  12-27-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

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