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"Here is a young woman who has been through domestic violence and she could become a tremendous spokesperson for that issue," singer-turned-political activist Lennox told The Guardian.
"But the choice is hers. It's not up to anybody else to do that. Of course if she did choose to do that it would be so f----ing powerful," the icon added.
Still, Lennox acknowledged Rihanna's right to live her life for herself ... not her public. "It's her personal right to choose it or not. We all have our issues and we have to deal with them in our own way," Annie said. In a 2011 interview with Vogue, Rihanna herself announced she had no intention of being a role model, saying, "See, people want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead ... Being a role model became more of my job than I wanted it to be. But no, I just want to make music. That's it."
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- Hip-Hop and R&B Musicals
- 10. 'You Got What I Need: A Love Story' -- Starring Biz Markie
- 9. 'The Birth of Big Baby Jesus' -- Starring Ol' Dirty Bastard
- 8. 'Daily Mathematics' -- Starring the Wu-Tang Clan
- 7. 'The Invention Of Sex' -- Starring Trey Songz
- 6. 'Lost One' -- Starring Lauryn Hill
- 5. 'An Officer and a Gentleman' -- Starring Rick Ross
- 4. 'Everyday Is My B'Day' -- Starring Beyonce
- 3. 'Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself' -- Starring Jay-Z
- 2. 'Yeezy Taught Me' -- Starring Kanye West
- 1. 'The Exorcism of Roman Zolanksy' -- Starring Nicki Minaj
- Valentine's Day Music
- 'II,' Boyz II Men
- 'House of Balloons,' The Weeknd
- 'Purple Rain,' Prince
- 'The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1,' R. Kelly
- 'Diamond Life,' 'Sade
- 'Can't Get Enough,' Barry White
- 'Let's Get It On,' Marvin Gaye
- 'Feel Like Makin' Love,' Roberta Flack
- A Quiet Storm,' Smokey Robinson
- 'Pain in My Heart,' Otis Redding
- Rappers Rhyming in the Spirit of Dr. Seuss
- Run-DMC
- RZA
- Action Bronson
- Busta Rymes
- Chamillionaire
- Chingy
- Slick Rick
- Ja Rule
- Hip-Hop Quiz
- 1. Which of these jobs best describes your daily 9-to-5?
- 2. When you wake up in the morning, the first thing you throw on is:
- 3. You've just won the lottery. The first car you run out and buy is:
- 4. The person you'd want most to sit shotgun in your new ride is:
- 5. Your idea of a fun night on the town is:
- 6. Your idea of a "classic" video is:
- 7. Your drink of choice is:
- 8. In your spare time, you'd most likely be spotted:
- 9. Upon seeing your date get hit on at the club, you calmly:
- 10. You'd prefer to prove your hip-hop cred by:
- Eminem
- Jay-Z
- Nicki Minaj
- Mixtape Timeline
- 1973
- Mid-'80s
- 1986
- Late '80s
- Early '90s
- November 1995
- Mid-'90s
- Mid-'90s
- 1998:
- 1998
- 2002
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2004
- 2006
- 2007
- Jan. 16, 2007
- February 2009
- 2010
- 2010
- April 2010
- 2011
- October 2011
- November 2011
- January 2012



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