Category : Music

Joe Budden's Podcast Invitation to Candace Owens Ignites Hip Hop Community Debate

Recently, Joe Budden extended an invitation to Candace Owens, a divisive political commentator, to appear on his podcast. This move has sparked a significant debate within the hip hop community regarding the implications of providing a platform to co...

NBA Star Chris Webber’s Unlikely Journey into Nas’ Music Production

When sports and music collide, it creates a captivating narrative that transcends traditional boundaries. The partnership between NBA legend Chris Webber and renowned rapper Nas exemplifies such a cultural crossover, blending the competitive spirit...

Viral Vancouver Island hip-hop duo don pink for kindness

Viral hip-hop dance duo Funkanometry from Nanaimo, along with countless other people across the globe, will be donning pink shirts for a good cause on Pink Shirt Day, Feb. 28. Pink Shirt Day gets its name from a group of Nova Scotia students who wor...

Who Are Jam Master Jay’s Killers Karl Jordan Jr And Ronald Washington? All About Duo Convicted Of Run-DMC Star’s Murder

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction. Trigger Warning: This article contains gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers. It has been more than 20 years since the pio...

“The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics” says commenter

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a trio of incomplete skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles that have been covered in graffiti. Graffiti artists began covering the Oceanwide Plaza development with tags in January, sparking d...

What Happened to Jam Master Jay Two Decades Ago?

Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. Jam Master Jay, the DJ of the iconic hip-hop trio Run-DMC, died on October 30, 2002, from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at a recording stu...

How high-rise graffiti put a spotlight on rampant vandalism in Boyle Heights

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Dr. Todd Boyd pens book honoring the enduring legacy of hip-hop culture

Last year, the world paused to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music and culture. From its humble beginnings, the genre has evolved from a rose that grew from concrete to a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to expand in its imp...

Two Men Convicted Of Murdering Jam Master Jay 22 Years Later

2 Men Convicted of Killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, Nearly 22 Years After His Death

Two eyewitnesses, former studio aide Uriel Rincon and former Mizell business manager Lydia High, testified that Washington blocked the door and ordered High to lie on the floor. She said he brandished a gun. Rincon identified Jordan as the man who a...

Asian Australian musicians explore themes of diaspora and culture through hip hop

From reclaiming pop culture references to surviving pirates and perilous journeys, a new generation of Asian Australian hip hop artists are drawing on their culture and backgrounds as inspiration for their lyrics and drive. Augustian Vu regularly re...

Nardo Wick Sparks Debate on Sobriety in Hip-Hop Culture During ’50…

Nardo Wick’s recent appearance on the YouTube series ’50 Women vs 1 Rapper’ has reignited conversations about sobriety within the hip-hop community. The rapper faced criticism from a participant for his avoidance of alcohol and dr...

Charles Cosby Says Griselda Blanco Paid Prison Guards $1500 Every Time They’d Have Sex

The story of Griselda Blanco finally found its way on Netflix recently, providing many with a glimpse into her drug empire. However, while the show aims to dramatize her life and journey to operating one of the biggest cocaine enterprises in America,...

Two Men Found Guilty In Murder Of Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay

An ongoing murder case in the Hip-Hop world has finally come to an end. On Tuesday (Feb. 27), two men were found guilty of killing Jam Master Jay. The pioneering DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C. group was slain in 2002. After reportedly deliberati...

Two Men Found Guilty in Murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Following decades of investigations and weeks of testimony, a Brooklyn jury has found two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, guilty of murdering Run-DMC‘s Jam Master Jay. The iconic rap trio’s longtime DJ musician, born Jason Mi...