Hip Hop
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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 […]
The Strong National Museum of Play is opening an exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip-hop (born in New York City in the 1970s) and how it inspired joy, play, and fun while creating a new art form. The exhibit, opening August 11 on the museum’s floor, explores the wide-ranging cultural influence of hip hop. Related […]
Singer/rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Los Angeles judge after being found guilty for the assault of Megan The Stallion back in 2020. Megan was shot in the foot back in 2020 after leaving a party with Tory Lanez and two other people during the coronavirus pandemic. Tory Lanez […]
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