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in Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop, News, novid, RapAfrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the progenitors of hip-hop whose breakthrough track “Planet Rock” helped define electro-funk and influence generations of artists, has died according to friend and fellow member of the Zulu Nation, Mick Benzo. He was 67. “Two days ago, I spoke with Afrika Bambaataa and found him in high spirits,” wrote Benzo in […] More
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Rapper Offset shot near Florida casino
Rapper Offset was shot Monday in Florida, per confirmation from a spokesperson. Rapper Offset was shot on Monday in Florida. Getty Images for Revolt TV A rep for Offset confirmed to Page Six, “We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care. He is stable and being closely monitored.” […] More
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Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull out
As sponsors pull out from London’s Wireless Festival over headliner Ye, its organizer is standing by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Melvin Benn, the managing director at Festival Republic, shared a statement on Monday backing his company’s decision to book Ye. Melvin Benn shared a statement on Monday backing his company’s decision to book […] More
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Wesley Joseph’s cinematic leftfield R&B and rap finds beauty in overlooked places
“Back home my bruddas never had a voice / So the least I could do is sing for you” – in the central refrain of ‘Distant Man’, the opening track from ‘Forever Ends Someday’, Wesley Joseph sets out a classic debut album mission: to recap the journey so far, and pay tribute to those who […] More
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MTV Lawsuit Over Nick Cannon Rap Battle Show Can Move Ahead: Judge
A federal judge is refusing to dismiss MTV’s lawsuit claiming Nick Cannon’s new battle rap show is a “flagrant” copycat of his long-running series Wild ’N Out. The case, filed last year by MTV owner Viacom against the streaming service Zeus Network, claims that Cannon’s Bad vs. Wild stole “each and every” element of Wild […] More
