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Joyner Lucas follows up his first album and Grammy nomination with a sophomore album titled Not Now I’m Busy. The 17-track album includes collaborations with Jelly Roll, DMX, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Twista, Logic, Symba, Buffalo native Conway the Machine, and Nefertitti Avani. The song “Best For Me” features Jelly Roll and has already reached […]
A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington guilty of murder in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay in a New York City recording studio in 2002, federal prosecutors said. The two men were accused of killing Jam Master Jay — born Jason Mizell, who co-founded Run-DMC in the early 1980s — […]
In 2004, the music industry experienced a transformative year with the release of several iconic albums, marking their 20th anniversary this year. Usher’s “Confessions” redefined the R&B genre, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the decade’s most acclaimed albums. Destiny’s Child released their final album, “Destiny Fulfilled,” closing a chapter on their legendary status […]
South African Amapiano sensation Lady Du has made a remarkable comeback in the music industry after facing personal and professional setbacks. In 2021, amidst her rising fame with the hit “Superstar,” she endured significant losses, including her apartment and the end of a significant relationship. This period led her to a moment of despair, but […]
(Ebony) — Following a year of memorable performances, including sold-out shows by Drake and 21 Savage, 2024 promises more exhilarating live music experiences by Black artists. The upcoming year’s lineup includes notable tours from Janet Jackson (Together Again Summer 2024 with Nelly), André 3000 (New Blue Sun Live), Busta Rhymes (Blockbusta Tour 2024), Drake & […]
(BET) – “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” a new docuseries on Peacock that streams February 1, delves into the journey of Run-DMC, the most influential rap group in music history. The series captures their rise from Hollis, Queens, to global music titans, their impact on making hip-hop mainstream, and the abrupt end to […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland presented Marley Marl with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award during the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. One of the greatest rap producers of all-time, Marley had a highlight reel that captured his most significant wins, including producing Roxanne Shante’s “Roxanne’s Revenge” and LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out.” “The […]
Rapper Krazy Bone from the legendary group Bone Thugs is reportedly fighting for his life in a Los Angeles hospital after coughing up blood. Krazy Bone suffers from a condition sarcoidosis, after a CT scan it was found the rapper has a leaking artery in his lung. Let’s keep Krazy Bone in our prayers. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thenews.com.pk/amp/1113257-krayzie-bone-hospitalized-bone-thugs-n-harmony-star-is-fighting-for-life
Lauryn Hill just announced her tour celebrating 25 years for her debut iconic album Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The Fugees will also reunite and co-headline this fall for the North American tour dates with Lauryn Hill. https://pitchfork.com/news/ms-lauryn-hill-announces-miseducation-25th-anniversary-tour/amp/
As we celebrated hip-hop 50 over the weekend, hip-hop has lost one of its own soldiers this past weekend. Virginia native Magoo who was best known with his work in the 90s with super producer Timberland passed away at age 50. Magoo whose real name is Melvin Barcliff died on Sunday the cause of death […]
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