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Nas, Grandmaster Caz, Steve Stoute & Ben Horowitz on Paying Hip-Hop’s Pioneers Their Due

Culture
United States
Started September 21, 2026

Ben Horowitz and Erik Torenberg sit down with Nas, Grandmaster Caz, and Steve Stoute for a conversation about the Paid in Full Foundation and its mission to recognize and support the pioneers who built hip-hop. Ben, Nas, and Steve share how the foundation began, why simply giving artists money wasn’t enough, and how the Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards became a way to pair financial support with the recognition many foundational artists never received. Caz brings the perspective of one of those pio...

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
Supporting hip-hop pioneers is essential for ensuring the genre's cultural integrity and history.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
Hip-hop pioneers deserve direct financial compensation for their contributions to the genre.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
Simply giving money to hip-hop pioneers does not adequately address their legacy and impact.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
Hip-hop's financial ecosystem must include fair compensation for artists who laid the groundwork for the genre.
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Engagement with hip-hop's history is crucial for the genre's future sustainability and growth.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
The contributions of figures like Grandmaster Caz must be acknowledged in hip-hop's mainstream narrative.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
The current system fails to adequately honor the contributions of hip-hop pioneers.
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Collaborative efforts between current artists and pioneers can foster a more equitable hip-hop industry.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
The Paid in Full Foundation should prioritize educational initiatives alongside financial support for hip-hop pioneers.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 21, 2026
Recognition and awards are more meaningful than financial support for hip-hop pioneers.
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