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Alan Wayne, a Kansas City hip-hop artist, overcame struggles with alcoholism and recently teamed with fellow creatives to open Namaste & Midtown, a non-alcoholic creative hub for community. J.M. Banks ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s “Outside” debuts at No. 2 on both Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip ...

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