Lin-Manuel Miranda grew up on the northern tip of Manhattan listening to Broadway show tunes that his Puerto Rican parents loved (think “Man of La Mancha”) and hip-hop CDs that he ripped off from his older sister. Full Article at AccessAtlanta

This decade, many a rap and R&B artist, from Missy Elliott to Mya, have seen their albums stalled or put on permanent hold. Full Article at The Root

More than many recent seasons, little intrigue lies at the top of the NBA standings. Some combo of the East’s Ceatles/Cavs/Magic and the West’s Lakers/Spurs will meet in the Finals. OK, we will be lenient and throw the Nuggets and Mavs in there as well. Full Article at SLAM Online

Given the memorable performances it produces year after year from hip-hop legends like Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest and Nas, the Rock the Bells festival in Devore has earned its reputation these past few years as a sort of rap Mecca –- the... Full Article at The Orange County Register

The seminal label was the night's sole honoree, a first in the event's six-year history. In the past, a class of MCs were inducted each year, from Big Daddy Kane to A Tribe Called Quest. Full Article at MTV.com

Way back in 2002, former leader of hip-hop/jazz fusion group A Tribe Called Quest, Q-tip, created his second solo album,. Full Article at Associated Content