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Zelooperz has been one of the most flavorful rappers of the past decade. His name has lived in the underground rap scene for years — a corner of music where his consistent switch-ups and diverse ...

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo ...