hip-hop
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tWitch’s 5 Best So You Think You Can Dance Performances
A celebration of the late entertainer’s talent and skill on the dance series.
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Tory Lanez Reportedly Handcuffed After Judge Rules He Violated Protective Order in Megan Thee Stallion Assault Case
The "LUV" rapper is expected to post bail sometime today and is set to reappear in court for his trial date on Sep. 14.
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Snoop Dogg Takes Over Death Row Records [UPDATED]
Despite this news, the legendary rapper has also been named in a sexual assault lawsuit filed on Wednesday.
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Nas and Veteran Journalist Miss Info Revisit 50 Years of Hip-Hop With The Bridge
The Spotify exclusive podcast will take listeners on a time-traveling audio journey of Hip Hop.
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‘Clown Prince of Hip-Hop’ Biz Markie Dead at 57
The rapper was best known for his platinum-selling hit 'Just a Friend.'
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Spotify's Mogul Returns to Give Houston Legend DJ Screw His Much-Deserved Flowers
Gather 'round the campfire, children. It's time to learn about the man who originated Chopped and Screwed music.
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Apple Music to Release Juneteenth 2021 Freedom Songs, Featuring New Songs and Covers
Juneteenth (observed on June 19) is definitely one of the most significant celebrations in Black culture. As you know, celebrations typically come with a dope soundtrack, and Juneteenth is no exception. Very Smart Brothas even curated a playlist for the Black-ass holiday in 2020. This year, Apple Music announced their new original playlist titled Juneteenth…
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Open Up Shop: A Posthumous DMX Album With New Material Is Coming
As we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Earl “DMX” Simmons, one of the primary ways he will live on is through his music. On Monday, DMX’s longtime producer, friend and Ruff Ryder, Swizz Beatz, announced that a “posthumous studio album of all new original material” by DMX will be released on…
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Honoring a Forever Ruff Ryder: Here's How to Watch DMX's Public Memorial Service
This weekend, fans of the late Earl “DMX” Simmons will have our own Ruff Ryders’ role—to honor the life and legacy of a hip-hop great. Recently, the family of DMX announced that the beloved entertainer’s public memorial service would be held on April 24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with more details to follow. According…
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Hip Hop Great Black Rob Dies at 51
Hip Hop lost another great emcee Saturday. It’s been just over a week since Black Rob was seen expressing his condolences for the passing of rap icon DMX from his hospital bed in Atlanta, Ga., in an Instagram video posted by New York City radio host DJ Self. Now, the Hip Hop community is morning…