Selling out or Selling Up?

This article (written by Gil Kaufman at MTV.com) takes a look at product mentions in mainstream music. Says Kaufman, "are hip-hop's ubiquitous product mentions just about artists chronicling their high-rollin' lifestyles, or have the forces of marketing worked their way into your favorite rapper's tunes?"

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