Category : Music

Donald Trump’s sneaker stunt stole from the Black culture he’s vilified

I can’t quite get over the fact that former President Donald Trump showed up at Sneaker Con this weekend — and debuted a sneaker. The tacky gold kicks with red bottoms — Oh, how I wish Christian Louboutain could trademark the red sole — and America...

A brief overview of an underestimated art form: Graffiti

In the eyes of the law, graffiti is vandalism and is therefore illegal. As it can obscure important signs that are necessary for public welfare, it can be a safety hazard. In addition, it can be seen as a sign of neglect that attracts crimi...

Daughter of Singer James Brown Believes There Would Be No Hip-Hop Without Her Father

Cop Your XXL Merch Now The daughter of singer James Brown believes there would be no hip-hop without her father. James Brown’s Daughter Says There Would Be No Hip-Hop Without Her Iconic Dad’s Music In an interview published by People on...

Healthy Debate: 43 Years Old Is Entirely Too Old To Get Arrested For Graffiti

Geoffrey Swaine. Shutterstock Images. SILIVE.com — Authorities allege a 43-year-old man from Annadale sprayed graffiti in about 20 incidents of vandalism that damaged train cars at the Clifton station for the Staten Island Railway, businesses, re...

Luxury condos were supposed to replace Austin’s old graffiti park. Why aren’t they done?

The eye-popping street art and chaotic blasts of graffiti made the HOPE Outdoor Gallery — Austin’s old graffiti park — a fantastic photo spot. People took engagement photos here; family portraits; baby announcements; selfies and snapshots of friends...

Lent’s second week brings more graffiti art to the Vatican

Italian street artist Maupal’s illustrations to illuminate Pope Francis’ 2024 Lenten theme are being released weekly throughout the season of Lent. The 2024 Lenten season is bringing weekly vignettes – single panel cartoons featuring Pope...

Ice Cube’s ‘Straight Into Canada’ Tour Hits Ottawa: A Beacon of Hi…

Imagine the pulsating beats of hip-hop resonating through the chilly air of Ottawa this spring, as none other than Ice Cube, a luminary of the genre, prepares to take the stage. On May 4, the Arena at TD Place will be transformed into a sanctum of...

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...