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A new public art project in Los Angeles is creating a lot of controversy

Who Was BO$$? Remembering Def Jam’s First Female Rapper Amidst News Of Her Demise

Detroit rapper and the first female artist signed to Def Jam West, Bo$$, has passed away, according to an Instagram post by Bun B. She was 46. The UGK legend took to Instagram on Monday (March 11), sharing a picture of Bo$$ as he announced the sad...

The story of the bar at the birth of the street art movement

What made the Dragon Bar such an important place, James? And why do you think this book needed to be made? The bar was a melting pot for creative, interesting, unique people who had something to say. It had this raw energy mixed with this very punk...

Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival Announces Ladies of Hip-Hop: SpeakMyMind | New York Social Diary

Artists repair Camden mural as police search for vandals who added graffiti

New Jersey artists work to remove graffiti from Camden mural New Jersey artists work to remove graffiti from Camden mural 02:05 CAMDE...

Graffiti of swastikas, anti-black message and shooting threat found…

Racist and hateful graffiti including multiple swastikas and a school-shooting threat were found on the wall of an elite Manhattan high school last week, authorities said Monday. The disturbing graffiti included the messages “I Hate Blacks” and “I w...

New Jersey artists work to remove graffiti from Camden mural

New Jersey artists work to remove graffiti from Camden mural – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News Artists in Camden, New Jersey, are working to repair a mural on Admiral Wilson Boulevard that was damaged by gr...

Vandalism and graffiti line the streets of Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. – Downtown Spokane landmarks like Riverfront Park, Monroe Street Bridge and the Spokane River have been tagged with graffiti and vandalized by trash. With the weather getting warmer and several upcoming celebrations, it won&...

Hip-Hop Diplomacy: State Department Using Urban Music To Push Racial Justice And Environmentalism Abroad

Lawsuit against Banksy could force the artist to reveal their identity

Art collectors are suing Banksy, the famously mysterious graffiti artist, to authenticate a print, potentially pushing him to disclose his identity. According to a report by The Guardian, art collectors Nicky Katz and Ray Howse are suing Banksy’s...

Diddy’s “It’s All About The Benjamins” Ruined Hip-Hop Culture, Says Saigon

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of being responsible for singlehandedly ruining Hip-Hop culture with his 1997 single “It’s All About the Benjamins.” This past weekend, rapper Saigon took to social media to express his thoughts regarding the...

HOPE ON THE STREET docuseries – BTS’ J-Hope grooves to Hip-Hop, Popping, and House styles

BTS’ J-Hope is set to enthral fans with his upcoming docuseries, ‘HOPE ON THE STREET,’ which delves into his passion for dance. On March 11, BigHit Music released three clips offering a glimpse into J-Hope’s mastery of three...

Akira Toriyama: How Dragon Ball Impacted Hip-Hop and Beyond

The recent passing of Akira Toriyama, the renowned creator of the iconic Dragon Ball franchise, has left an indelible mark on the world of manga, anime, and beyond. One of Japan’s most important authors in the history of the medium, Toriyama’s influ...

The Top Rap Song of Every Year Since 1989

Since Billboard first began its national survey of song sales in the 1940s, the ever-changing musical landscape has necessitated a growing portfolio of charts that capture the methods, sounds, and places around the nation – and then the world – whe...

Slick Rick, Nicki Minaj, And More To Display Their Jewelry In American Museum Of Natural History Exhibit

by Jeroslyn JoVonn March 11, 2024 Iconic staples of jewelry throughout hip-hop history are set to be on display inside the American Museum of Natural History. Iconic s...