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For most of his career and his teen years, Young Dro, born D’Juan Hart, struggled with drug addiction. The Bankhead-bred artist got his big break in 2004, when he signed to Grand Hustle Records, the ...

This week in Reno-Tahoe is packed with a pair of Veterans Day parades and the debut of a few holiday favorites. Check out the ...

As the iconic rapper and producer prep their long-awaited album, Okayplayer revisits the songs that showcase their synergy.