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  1. 2011's 6 Hip-Hop Culture MVPs2011's 6 Hip-Hop Culture MVPs

    Our team highlights five Culture MVPs who epitomize innovation and have stimulated growth within hip-hop’s movement.

  2. The Top Five Most Viewed Stories of 2011The Top Five Most Viewed Stories of 2011

    From the happy to the horrible, here are the top five most read stories from 2011.

  3. Sheen's Crazy YearSheen's Crazy Year

    Goddesses, meltdowns and studio tours - No one can say that Charlie Sheen wasn't winning in 2011.

  1. Amazing Albums You May Have MissedAmazing Albums You May Have Missed

    We felt it was our duty to introduce you to some of the best albums in 2011 that didn’t get the full-blown attention they deserved.

  2. It was Rebecca Black's YearIt was Rebecca Black's Year

    Love it or hate it, you can't argue that what was called "the worst song ever" was in your head for most of 2011.

  3. 5 Best Rap Songs5 Best Rap Songs

    DJ Khaled’s "I’m On One" and Meek Mill’s "I’ma Boss"round out the most popular rap songs of 2011.

  1. The 5 Best Hip-Hop AlbumsThe 5 Best Hip-Hop Albums

    2011 was an explosive year for hip-hop, ushering in several blockbuster albums, as well as some truly dynamic projects that flew under the radar.

  2. 5 Best Hip-Hop Producers5 Best Hip-Hop Producers

    Kanye West, Hit Boy, 40: If you don’t already know these producers by name, trust us—you already know their beats.

  3. Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums Of 2012Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums Of 2012

    Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Jay-Z top the list of 2012’s most anticipated albums.

  1. Was Britney 2011’s Best Album?Was Britney 2011’s Best Album?

    Our pop expert chose ‘Femme Fatale’ as her favorite from the year past.

  2. Bigger Than the Sound Names Its Top 20 Albums Of The YearBigger Than the Sound Names Its Top 20 Albums Of The Year

    In 2011, we all seemingly discovered dubstep and learned how to pronounce 'Bon Iver.'

  3. What Were 2011's Most Twitter'd Topics?What Were 2011's Most Twitter'd Topics?

    Beyonce's Pregnancy, Ryan Dunn's Death and Charlie Sheen were also hot on social networking site this year.

  1. MTV News' Rob Markman Loves WeekndMTV News' Rob Markman Loves Weeknd

    'House of Balloons' tops this MTV News writer's best of 2011 albums list.

  2. MTV News' Gil Kaufman Names His Albums Of The Year Video: MTV News' Gil Kaufman Names His Albums Of The Year

    The Throne, Girls and Lykke Li also among year's best, but Yuck's self-titled debut tops it for this writer.

  3. The Best Mixtapes of 2011The Best Mixtapes of 2011

    Mixtape Daily taps free selections from Wale, Young Jeezy, Future and more in their year-end awards