MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Snoop Dogg furiously stirred flour into a creamy bechamel sauce, a whisk in one hand and a microphone in the other during a cooking demonstration with chef Guy Fieri. He tossed herbs into the mac and cheese and spicy wing dishes with the dramatic flair of Emeril Lagasse, raising … Continue reading
by Kalin Wiggins Virginia is home to many influential music artists today. Some of these artists range from Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Pharrell and his pop group N.E.R.D., Chris Brown and many others. However, many of these artists have broken through into the music industry over a decade ago and it is time for a new … Continue reading
by Malik Glaspie Last Friday, Nov. 4, Norfolk State students were in an uproar about a promised act not performing during the homecoming concert. Prior to the event, the concert was promoted highly with promise of performances by rappers D.R.A.M., Young Crazy and Young Thug. The night went smoothly with two out of the three … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Phife Dawg, a masterful lyricist whose witty wordplay was a linchpin of the groundbreaking hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, died Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016, 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 … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky said he came away unhurt after a recent fight inside a hotel elevator in New Zealand. Rocky told The Associated Press on Sunday that he was in a “fist exchange” that occurred early Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand. He’d performed a few hours earlier at Auckland’s Vector Arena. The … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar has a chance to become the first rapper to win album of the year since Outkast took the prize in 2004 for “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.” He could also be the first rapper OF ALL-TIME — said in Kanye voice — to win song of the year. But if you … Continue reading
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — An Atlanta-area sheriff is investigating how inmates inside one of the state’s largest jails were able to produce a rap music video. DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Man tells WSB-TV (http://bit.ly/1Hg5pq5) that the inmates recorded the video from the jail’s video visitation system. The station reports that the video, “Thuggin’ Live from … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge delayed a hearing Thursday for Marion “Suge” Knight in which prosecutors planned to detail some of their evidence in a robbery case against the former rap music mogul. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen granted a defense request for a continuance, pushing the hearing back to Oct. 13. … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — T.I. is setting the record straight: The rapper says he’s still working with Iggy Azalea, despite reports claiming their business partnership was over after his recent radio interview. In an interview with The Associated Press, T.I. said Thursday night that he still considers the Australian rapper his “little sister.” He said his … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York rapper who was part of French Montana’s Coke Boys group is dead after an early morning shooting. Police say Lionel Pickens died at a Queens hospital. The 31-year-old, who performed as Chinx, had been shot multiple times in the chest around 4 a.m. Sunday at Queens Boulevard and … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Wale always wanted to feature Jerry Seinfeld in his music, but didn’t know how to reach the superstar actor-comedian, who initially knew nothing about the rapper. But then the Grammy-nominated performer met Seinfeld’s wife, a Wale fan and hip-hop enthusiast. “She’s a big hip-hop fan and of my music,” Wale said … Continue reading
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A group of Guatemalan musicians is on a mission to breathe life into a pre-Columbian language and heritage through a thoroughly modern genre: hip-hop. Calling themselves Balam Ajpu, which means Jaguar Warrior or Warrior of Light, they rap in the ancient Mayan Tz’utujil language with the goal of making it … Continue reading
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Grammys might be out of touch with hip hop, but is hip hop even worried about it? The Internet is abuzz with talk of a backlash if Iggy Azalea beats Common, Eminem and others to win best rap album Sunday for “The New Classic.” Other artists, though, say the hip-hop community already has a … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake was featured on Beyonce’s surprise album — and now he’s taking a page from her book. The Grammy-winning rapper released a new album called “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” early Friday, Febraury 13, on iTunes. It includes 17 tracks and features Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott and PARTYNEXTDOOR. The release … Continue reading
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