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Why Every Rap Beef Follows the Same Three-Act Structure

From Tupac and Biggie to Drake and Kendrick, rap beefs follow a surprisingly predictable dramatic arc. Understanding the structure reveals why some feuds become legendary and others fade into footnotes.

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MF DOOM and the Art of the Villain Persona

Daniel Dumile didn't just wear a mask. He built an entire mythology around it — one that questioned everything hip-hop assumed about authenticity, identity, and what it means to be real.