Grammy-Winning Producer Hit-Boy Reflects on the Past Year, His Growth and His Vision for 2020 and Beyond
February 20, 2020
With his Grammy win and a new album, the world for Hit-Boy remains full of opportunity and advancement.
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Rapper
XZIBIT Makes Directorial Debut in New Digital Music Series ‘Broken Ground’
February 21, 2019
The legendary rapper, television personality made his directorial debut at the 27th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Kool Moe Dee talks Ole School
December 7, 2017
You tell somebody now that James Brown was the Micheal Jackson of his time and they won’t believe you.”
The Grammy-Nominated Rap Superstar, JEEZY donated 50,000 bottles of Water to Hurricane Harvey Victims in Houston with Trae “Tha” Truth and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
September 12, 2017
He urges all to find ways to contribute to Houston’s hurricane relief efforts.
Rapper ordered to pay more than $1.1M to slain teen’s family
May 18, 2017
Rapper ordered to pay more than $1.1M to slain teen’s family
Behind the Music with Ms. Toi
May 3, 2017
Despite her ups and downs, she continues to flourish in her career.
Soulja Boy Facing Felony Weapon Charges
January 25, 2017
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known as rapper Soulja Boy, was recently charged with illegally possessing firearms, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Rap pioneer Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest dies at 45
March 24, 2016
Phife Dawg, a masterful lyricist whose witty wordplay was a linchpin of the groundbreaking hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, died Tuesday from complications resulting from diabetes, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. He was 45.
Born Malik Isaac Taylor, he was known as the “Five Foot Assassin” because he was 5 feet 3 inches tall.
Reward Offered in Case of Murdered Rapper
November 25, 2015
Authorities announced a $50,000 reward last week for information that helps solve the killing of a rapper known as “Young B The Future,” who was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles. The crime occurred on Dec. 8, 2014, about 3:40 p.m. in the 300 block of East 118th Street. Brandon Fields, 26, was walking on the street near his home when he was shot.
Minister Tony speaks on rap music.
November 16, 2015
Rapper Claims ‘Post Traumatic Stress’ after Confrontation with The Game
July 29, 2015
A rapper who allegedly was threatened with a gun and beaten by The Game during a Hollywood Hills party in 2012 suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result, a psychologist testified this week. Luis Zapata told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Suzanne Bruguera that although plaintiff Glocc 40 also is an actor, the singer’s demeanor during therapy indicated he was being forthright.
Wale “The Album About Nothing”
July 8, 2015
Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has no issue explaining how he has evolved as a musician. “Before I was just a dope rapper and now aware of how to compose music,” he said.
Rich Homie Quan “Flex” Hits #1
July 8, 2015
Think It’s A Game Records’ Rich Homie Quan’s irresistible smash “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” distributed by Empire Distribution, claims its independence in the number 1 slot over the July 4th holiday weekend as the most played song on urban radio.