Hip Hop
Hip Hop took another blow losing an icon. Legendary New York DJ and producer DJ Clark Kent helped out some of hip hop’s biggest stars like Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G to name a few who died last week after losing his 3-year battle to colon cancer. DJ Clark Kent never revealed he was fighting that […]
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida on murder for hire and being held without bail. Other members from Lil Durk’s OTF crew were also taken into custody. Reports say the plot was for revenge against Georgia rapper Quando Rondo Durk’s for the killing of fellow Chicago rapper King Von’s shooting […]
GloRilla, a rising star in hip-hop, has faced significant self-doubt and pressure since her breakout hits “Tomorrow” and “F.N.F. (Let’s Go).” Despite early success, criticism made her pause and reevaluate her career, leading her to temporarily lose confidence. However, GloRilla used this as motivation to push forward, ultimately releasing her debut album, Glorious. The album, […]
The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards took place last week in Las Vegas, airing to the masses Tuesday (Oct. 15) evening. While the show felt more like a great night at the club than an awards presentation, there were, indeed, winners in this year’s ceremony. Announced throughout the night by host Fat Joe, the first winner was Sexyy Red for Best […]
50 Cent recently explained why he’s stepped back from making music, sharing his thoughts in an August interview at Invest Fest. The G-Unit rapper revealed that he feels today’s rap music has become diluted and lacks originality. He stated that to create music in today’s landscape, he would have to “tap into the stupid side” […]
Today marks the 28th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur, a towering figure in the world of hip-hop whose influence extends far beyond his music. On September 13, 1996, the world lost a voice that spoke to the struggles and aspirations of countless individuals, but Tupac’s impact remains vibrant and enduring. As we remember […]
The game is Feb. 9 in New Orleans. The rapper previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, the NFL announced Sunday. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world […]
Rapper Fatman Scoop — the New York City musician who became popular after his tune “Be Faithful” became a 1990s club favorite — has died after he collapsed mid-performance during a free concert in Connecticut, according to a report. Rapper Fatman Scoop dead at 53 after collapsing at concert in Connecticut (nypost.com)
Legendary rapper Scarface was admitted to ICU over the weekend for an unknown reason according to his social media account. Let’s keep Scarface in our prayers and hope for a speedy recovery. Scarface Admitted to ICU for Undisclosed Medical Issue – XXL (xxlmag
Well known Houston producer and artist BeatKing has passed away at age 39 confirmed by his manager. There’s no report on his cause of death. Houston artist and producer, BeatKing, has reportedly passed away at the age of 39. 🙏🕊️ pic.twitter.com/BpbipmV50v — Complex (@Complex) August 16, 2024 BeatKing, Legendary Houston Rapper and Producer, […]
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