Category : Music

Graffiti: The Visual Language Of Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a 50-year-old testament to resilience, creativity, and art. As with every music genre, it comes from a backdrop of rich history and tradition. For those unaware, the most basic part of hip-hop history is the understanding of the five pilla...

Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Goes Global with UK, Canada & Spain Launches

Rap Snacks, the iconic snack brand synonymous with hip hop culture, is celebrating a monumental milestone – 30 years of revolutionizing the snacking game. To mark this occasion, Rap Snacks has embarked on a global expansion journey, bringing its ico...

Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Dropped His ‘Safe + Sound’ Album 29 Years Ago

On this day in 1995, Compton’s own DJ Quik released his third album entitled Safe + Sound. Released on Profile Records, it peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA by July 11. Executive produced...

Davis’ trial in Tupac Shakur killing pushed back to November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A trial date has been pushed back from June to November for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas, and his new attorney said Tuesday he expects to be abl...

City of Fayetteville addresses expectations for painting on community art wall

The city of Fayetteville is home to a first-of-its-kind community art wall in the state of Arkansas. A viewer reached out to 40/29 News to say he is offended by a painting on the community art wall in Fayetteville, which reads “Free Pale...

Machine Gun Kelly Gets Blackout Tattoo Over Upper Half of His Body

Machine Gun Kelly has always been known for his tattoos, but this week, he revealed what might be his most jaw-dropping one yet: a blackout tattoo that covers the vast majority of his upper body including his chest, torso, and arms. The tattoo, whic...

Dance summit showcases women in hip-hop

Stepping into the spotlight Bong has taken on leadership roles in hip-hop ever since she formed her first dance company at age 16. She’s the executive director of UniverSOUL Hip Hop, a multicultural group of socially engaged dance practitioners she...

Rolling Loud x STIIIZY 2024: A New Era in Live Hip Hop Festivals

In an unprecedented move that sets a new standard for live music events, Rolling Loud, the globe’s premier hip hop festival, joins forces with STIIIZY, a leader in the cannabis lifestyle brand sector, to introduce a collaborative venture that promise...

Banksy’s ID could soon be unmasked – everything we know ahead of court case

The identity of elusive graffiti artist Banksy has been the subject of much speculation for years – and it could be confirmed in a matter of days. Many clues point towards Robin Gunningham, from Bristol, including a photo which appeared to show...

Black History Month: Hip-Hop as Cultural Expression

In the composition of American history, the rhythmic beats and poetic verses of hip-hop stand as a testament to the power of cultural expression. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to b...

Drake Does Carlton Banks Impression With Mid-Show Dance Moves

Drake has displayed some Fresh Prince of Bel-Air influence, hitting the famous Carlton Banks dance during a recent concert. At a show in Pittsburgh on Friday (February 16), the 6 God showcased some vintage moves, tapping into his inner Carlton with a...

Hip-Hop Hits Half a Century: Lansing Eastern High School Celebrate…

In the heart of East Baton Rouge Parish, a groundbreaking event unfolds as Lansing Eastern High School students, led by their visionary English teacher, Robyne Muray, embark on a journey through time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop cul...

BHM| Today In Hip Hop History: Larry Davis Killed in Shawangunk Prison 16 Years Ago

Some say he was 50 Cent before 50 Cent. Some called him “the Robin Hood of The Ghetto,” while the establishment dubbed him “the crack city terminator.” In the hood, his solution is considered the only possible answer to an ongoing epidemic of polic...

Banksy’s True Identity at Stake in High Court Defamation Case Agai…

In an unprecedented legal twist, the world-renowned yet enigmatic street artist known as Banksy finds himself at the heart of a legal battle that threatens to unveil his carefully guarded anonymity. Banksy, a name that has become synonymous with pr...

All the clues Banksy has been unmasked as mysterious life with wife revealed

BANKSY’S real identity has been wildly speculated – and there are many clues pointing towards Robin Gunningham. Many people believe he is the graffiti artist after mysterious photographs appeared to show him working on a famous Banksy in...