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How New Orleans soldiered through struggle and gave rap its bounce

Master P, Curren$y, Lil Wayne and Big Freedia. Collage by Jackie Lay / NPR. Stephen Shugerman / Arturo Holmes / Kevin Winter / Leon Bennett/Getty Images hide caption

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Hip-Hop 50: All Rap Is Local

How New Orleans soldiered through struggle and gave rap its bounce

Even before a pair of hometown labels pushed past gatekeepers, NOLA mastered a reliable alchemy: no sound so straight you couldn't swing it, no hurdle so high you couldn't dance over it.

Master P Cleans Up His Act

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Master P Cleans Up His Act

Rap icon Master P explains why he has decided to change his formerly angry image and release family friendly music.

Master P Cleans Up His Act

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