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The article offers insights into the creation of a cento poem by Mahogany L. Browne to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music. The poem, composed of lines from various hip-hop songs, captures the essence of hip-hop's impact on culture and language. Browne discusses how she aimed to find vulnerability and intimacy within the language of hip-hop while highlighting the tension between violence and romance.

The article describes the ever-changing culture and sound of rap music, centered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the potential directions the genre will go in the future. The author reflects specifically on the work of rapper Future and analyzes his work in digital voice processing, praising his ingenuity. Other rappers discussed include Trinidad James, T. Pain and Young Thug.