Music

Meek Mill, Tyga, YG And More Join California Gov. Gavin Newsom For Signing Of Bill Restricting Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court

The Black Music Action Coalition called the bill a “crucial step in the right direction.”
09/30/2022
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BET Reveals 'BET Hip Hop Awards' 2022 Cypher Talent

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09/30/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: 30th Anniversary of Iconic Loud Records To Be Honored

Performers include: Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan, and Lil’ Kim.
09/30/2022
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MC Lyte Addresses DJ Akademiks Who Called Hip Hop Pioneers 'Dusty'

The rap icon called the comments a “disservice.”
09/29/2022

Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Crystal Flute Owned By President James Madison During Performance

She’s the first person to play the instrument, which was borrowed from the Library of Congress.
09/28/2022

LAPD Identify A Suspect in PnB Rock's Murder

Freddie Lee Trone is still at large and considered to be armed and dangerous.
09/28/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022 'The Recall:' Meet ‘Breakthrough’ Nominee Blxst

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09/28/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Get To Know ‘Breakthrough’ Nominee Nardo Wick

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09/27/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Get to Know This Year's ‘I Am Hip Hop’ Honoree Trina

The Miami native has been rapping for over two decades.
09/26/2022

Pharoah Sanders, Revered Jazz Saxophonist, Dies At 81

He was known for his unique playing style and collaborations with John Coltrane.
09/24/2022
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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Rap Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Were Produced by Pharrell Williams

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09/23/2022