Great article by the examiner. Whether you like hip hop or not, you'll enjoy this one.
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Examiner.com - "As we marked the 12th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G.’s death, I couldn’t help but think of all the hip-hop figures who left us long before we even had a chance to witness their range of creativity. While it’s true that death is terrible no matter when it strikes, this list aims to acknowledge 12 hip-hop artists who showed flashes of brilliance but never had a chance to reach their peak."
http://www.examiner.com/x-3901-HipHop-Examiner~y2009m3d9-12-HipHop-Artists-That-Died-Too-Soon