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Spotlight on local music: Icy Ike loves the freedom of hip-hop
By Julien A. Luebbers For the spokesperson’s review Icy Ike has been making music since high school, when laid back freestyle rap turned into something a ... -
Jay-Z once considered Biggie Smalls his only competition in hip-hop
Jay-Z is one of the most successful rappers in the music industry. Besides selling millions of records, he is also praised for his longevity in the ... -
Blxst, Ravyn Lenae, Arin Ray & More – Billboard
Happy Monday music lovers! We’re back with ten of our favorite releases from up-and-coming R&B and hip-hop artists around the world. If you’re feeling low-key, Nia ... -
New hip hop dance video series teaches people of all skill levels how to dance
Harmanie Rose says dancing has been a passion of hers for 15 years. This love of movement is one of the reasons she decided to participate ... -
Comeback concert for the first two US Army Hip Hop artists
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Community members gathered at Classic Kickz in Morgantown for a homecoming concert. Hip Hop on High Street brings together Hip Hop artists ... -
Review: Hip-hop’s divine blend of poetry, song, and history
With Street writings: between God and hip-hopAlejandro Nava introduces an intervention on the excesses and deficiencies of two of the major theological movements of the 20th ... -
Pete Rock delves into the hip-hop archives with ‘Listen Close’
The famous hip-hop producer takes us back in time with his nostalgia-tinged track. There aren’t many people who can say they’ve worked with legends from music’s ... -
New York hip-hop legend DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID at 55
New York hip-hop influencer and graffiti artist DJ Kay Slay died on Easter Sunday at age 55 after a harrowing four-month battle with COVID-19. The tragic ... -
Mapping hip-hop: 15 places in New York where the movement was shaped
3 Morissana Armory The Morissana neighborhood in the Bronx lays claim to a number of hip hop pioneers, including Grandmaster Flash, Fat Joe and Big Pun, ... -
Ab-Soul helps tease new album with Kanye West Bar
New Ab-Soul would be on his way. Ab-Soul is certainly one of TDE’s most elusive and reclusive artists. He hasn’t dropped a project since 2016, and ... -
Classic-meets-hip-hop duo ‘Black Violin’ to play Medford
MEDFORD, MA – Black Violin, a Grammy-nominated classic-meets-hip-hop duo, will perform at the Chevalier Theater in Medford on Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. For over ... -
Ye and Chaney Jones appear to be on a baecation over ‘luxury behavioral treatment’ allegations
You just bought her daughter a rare Birkin bag, and now it looks like they’re on a romantic getaway. Kanye West may not be performing at ... -
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dead at 24 | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Icon Sportswire/Getty Shocking news from the world of the NFL as reports arrive that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed ... -
KOE G Creates Immersive Hip-Hop Atmosphere With High-Voltage Performance In ‘EVOLOTION2’
Artist KOE G gave influential tunes to hip-hop lovers around the world. The song ‘EVOLUTION2′ is one of them. Reflecting his lofty attitude and confidence, the ... -
Meet the pioneer of the Singapore hip-hop scene who is also the new leader (of) Honcho
SIR MIX-A-LOT Liu may not have commercial experience in the conventional sense, but building his artistic identity as a KoFlow DJ has been instrumental in his ... -
Rap with an Empowering Soul and Purpose: Underground Hip-Hop Visionary INF BLACK Unveils New Album
Underground hip-hop visionary INF BLACK unveils new album Led by a meaningful vision, INF BLACK presents a rewarding and witty flow delivered seamlessly through the new ... -
Tyler, The Creator Appears For Troll DJ Khaled After Winning Best Rap Album Grammy
Tyler, The Creator celebrated his Grammy win during an Instagram Live stream on Sunday. After winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for his project, ... -
Netflix Skips Will Smith’s ‘Fast And Loose’ Amid Oscars Backlash: Report
The streamer has apparently decided to distance himself from the actor for the time being. In the aftermath of “The Slap,” Will Smith may be in ... -
This weekend’s 15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival seeks to deliver ‘the true breadth of the human experience’
“It’s a place to show courage, share yourself and create something new that will challenge the audience as well as the performers and artists involved. I’m ... -
Elton Aura specializes in hyper-smooth hip-hop that will stick in your head
Singer and producer Elton Aura is part of a network of Chicago artists who have changed hip-hop by incorporating the ingrained vibe and melody of old-school ... -
Epic Records releases Bobby Shmurda from his contract | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty After months of expressing his displeasure with his record label, it looks like Bobby Shmurda has finally gotten his ... -
C-Mill$ dedicates second album to Milwaukee hip-hop mom with “Long Live Mama Mills”
C-Mill$ dedicates his second project to his mother, Diane “Mama Mills” (album artwork by BRGFX) By Dylan Deprey During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, C-Mill$ ... -
Is Hip-Hop the new K-Pop for luxury brands in China?
Hip-hop is a cultural phenomenon that has expanded the possibilities of music through innovative use of language and technology. Like many subcultures before it, more than ... -
“Forever” by Phife Dawg – Rolling Stone
Any posthumous album is, by nature, haunting — the sound of ghosts on wax forever floating in a state between unfinished project and final recordings. But ... -
Mickey Factz and Chilla Jones talk about the “Pendulum Ink” masterclass
Pendulum Ink is a masterclass for emcees created by hip-hop leaders, offering over 80 lessons in lyrical and practical skills. Pendulum Ink brings academia to hip-hop ... -
WE TV & AllBlk Greenlight Drama Series ‘Cold X Windy’ – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Green light from WE tv and AllBlk cold x windy, a new scripted drama series from creators Kenny Young, Phil James and Vernon “Xtreme” Brown. ... -
City Life Org – The Apollo Presents Lyricist Lounge 30th Anniversary, One Night Only Celebration
Photo: Apollo Theater Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. EST Featuring KRS-One, Kid Capri, Talib Kweli, Rah Digga, Grand Puba, Bahamadia, Buckshot, Mr. Cheeks and more ... -
‘Kevin Durant and Travis Scott Go Sicko Mode’: When the former Warriors superstar and his H-Town hip-hop star friend went gaga in the car
Kevin Durant can change it whenever he wants, from losing 53 points in a game to singing with Travis Scott on an episode of Apple Music’s ... -
Big Boi, 9th Wonder, Rapsody and The Soul Council to headline new Hip Hop South festival in Chapel Hill
By Tyler Bunzey March 12, 2022 Carolina Performing Arts has announced an exciting new hip-hop festival at the Triangle in April. The Hip Hop South Festival ... -
How Black Violin Bridges Hip-Hop and Classical Music – Redlands Daily Facts
Black Violin’s Kevin Marcus and Wil Baptiste want to break the stereotypes of classical music. “We play the violin but we don’t look like violinists and ... -
Doe Boy on Representing Cleveland and the Success of “OH REALLY” – Billboard
Following his March 2 interview at Billboard New York office, a feisty Doe Boy released a video celebrating his No. 1 spot on the Heatseekers album ... -
Belmont Vision – James Cole has the audience singing and sliding into the Hip Hop / R&B Showcase victory
James Cole has won the Hip Hop/R&B Showcase on the very stage he dreamed of performing on. Showcase inspired Cole to perform, but also reinforced his ... -
Hip-hop star Nelly visits The Plug store | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. — Just steps from where he performed in front of thousands in downtown, Nelly snuck into a stop for some sneakers. “I didn’t even ... -
SIR COG shows the creative brilliance of his songs and is about to redefine the hip-hop genre
Artist MR COG is brilliant in its craftsmanship. The songs of the New Hit Hip-Hop Artist are constructive and redefine the boundaries of hip-hop. MR COG ... -
Travis Barker, a “proud” father after his son Landon’s first hip-hop show
Travis Barker said he was a proud father after his 18-year-old son Landon Barker’s first public gig as a hip-hop artist last week. Landon performs and ... -
Sungura Amuli singer turns to hip-hop
BY AGATHA CHUMA SUNGURA musician Gift Amuli seems to have been charmed by the positive response to his hip-hop single and plans to have more similar ... -
Megan Thee Stallion shares message calling on her to be ‘killed’
The rapper added that these types of creepy messages are what she faces every day. The week, after yet another hearing in the assault case against ... -
LETTER: Hip hop has a negative effect on culture | Letters
Some people have waited breathlessly for analysis of the elaborate Super Bowl halftime show. NFL and Pepsi have apparently taken over this place because rap music ... -
CoaCris, the hip-hop artist, imposes himself with the electrifying song “The Girl Behind the Wall”
Coa Cristhe hip-hop entertainer spreads his musical aura with brilliant songs. “The Girl Behind the Wall” receives a lot of attention for its skillful presentation. Emerging ... -
‘Visions Hip-Hop QC’ by Marvin Clerveau shines a light on black culture in Quebec
The PHI Center hosts a free exhibition showcasing the history of the local rap scene Marginal artsZachary Fortier — Posted February 20, 2022 4 minutes Artist ... -
RZA Opens Up About Losing “More Hip-Hop Artists In The Last Years Than Ever”
During a new interview, RZA shared his thoughts on the death toll in hip-hop. “We’ve lost more hip-hop artists in recent years than ever before,” the ... -
The Syracuse stage will present the world premiere of the Cumbia hip-hop musical SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER
Syracuse Stage offers a rare opportunity to see a world musical premiere when Brian Quijada’s “Somewhere Over the Border” takes the stage from February 23 through ... -
Since hitting ‘Sensitive,’ Chicago hip-hop artist Dreamer Isioma has been on a whirlwind of newfound fame | Agriculture
CHICAGO – Dreamer Isioma imagines a new world. Their debut album, “Goodnight Dreamer”, which will be released on February 23, is the embodiment of this vision. ... -
Snoop Dogg Excited To Add To Hip-Hop Legacy With Super Bowl LVI Performance “Dream Come True”
Snoop Dogg said his upcoming performance alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige at the Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime Show is a ... -
Deaf musicians take part in Super Bowl halftime show for the first time – CBS Los Angeles
The Super Bowl will feature a spectacular halftime show, as usual, with some of hip-hop’s biggest names entertaining the masses while the championship-contending teams take a ... -
Artist Young Xo a hard-hitting and influential hip-hop song from this season ‘CREEP (Prod. 1cedoubt)’
Young Xo, rapper from Tennessee, gave the best song “CREEP (Prod. 1cedoubt)”. The song is influential in its message shared through the artist’s intense vocals. Artist ... -
‘Battlefield 2042’ Reimbursement Petition Gets Over 25,000 Signatures | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: EA/DICE The spinoff of EA’s once-promising shooter, Battlefield 2042, keep on going. Battlefield 2042 is still in shock after its launch, ... -
Super Bowl 56 halftime show: Who are the performers and what time does it start?
The Super Bowl will feel some California love this year. In addition to the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood ... -
AfricanAncestry.com Deepens Connections on VH-1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop’ This Black History Month | VIDEO
*(New York, New York) – VH1 announced today Love and hip-hop: from lineage to heritagea two-part special event celebrating black history and African descent, will premiere ... -
The most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2022
Can you believe it? Hip-hop is officially in year three of the COVID era. At the start of 2020, the pandemic put a lot of music ... -
A Timeless Phenomenon Created By A Legendary Hip-Hop Genius: JT Money Delivers New Single Under Band Undeniable
Led by masterful brilliance and unparalleled humility, rap icon JT Money promises the best of the genre with his original and artistic compositions. Few up-and-coming artists ... -
UPrising Dance Crew heats up the Robsham stage
January 31, 2022 Updated on January 31, 2022 at 1:58 am Two feet of snow on the ground couldn’t stop UPrising Dance Crew from holding their ... -
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 1.28.22 | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: ljubaphoto/Getty Hello Hip-Hop Wired readers and supporters! We’re back with another update to our FRSH CRT (Certified Fresh) and we are ... -
Drake and Eminem among rapper’s homes with most Google searches
Rappers make a lot of money and their homes are an exquisite reflection of that. A common thread among the greatest rappers in the game is ... -
Boosie Badazz Goes Wild On His First Mushroom Trip: Watch His Shenanigans
Boosie Badazz documented his very first shroom trip, running outside in the snow in his boxers and having fun with his shuttlecock. Rappers, including Money Man ... -
The Andy Milonakis NFT Show, EP. 18 – A hip-hop album in NFT form
Tonight on The Andy Milonakis NFT Show: For one, the Goat Soup NFT Collection floor price has stagnated. He lost the momentum he had with the ... -
J Dilla “reinvents rhythm”, says Dan Charnas in “Dilla Time”
January 22, 2022 Dilla time. By Dan Charnas. MCD; 480 pages; $30 and £23.99 JIT SUBTITLE of this biography of hip-hop producer James Yancey—Jay Dee, J ... -
Catalina Maria Johnson will explore ‘Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry’ on February 10
On Thursday, February 10, the West Chicago Public Library will host Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D., Illinois Humanities Road Fellow, journalist and host and producer of the ... -
Rapper Sad Frosty dies at 24
Rapper Sad Frosty is said to have died aged 24. Houston, Texas-based rapper Sad Frosty has reportedly died suddenly at the age of 24. The underground ... -
Cafe Helps Chicagoans Get Free Therapy
CHICAGO — Inside a place focused on physical health, you’ll find a pop-up cafe focused on mental health. The Lululemon store at 944 W. North Avenue ... -
Super Bowl hip-hop halftime show received betting odds
COVID-willing, the Super Bowl will have its most hip-hop halftime show yet. Headlining Dr. Dre, the hip-hop titan is set to bring in a team of ... -
DigitalAMN Announces Partners in Dot Hip Hop, LLC – Pioneers in the Domain Name Industry
Dot Hip Hop Partners intends to build the .HipHop extension in a world-class top-level domain, with leadership from experienced and successful industry professionals from the domains ... -
HIP Video Promo Presents: Alli ‘Starr Presents Enchanting Hip Hop Weekly “More” Video
Las Vegas artist Alli ‘Starr knows the great horizons, and in the video “More” she is the queen of the desert. LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, Jan ... -
Freddie Gibbs is disappointed with Gunna’s “DS4EVER” diss
Gunna has promised Freddie Gibbs the “greatest moment of his career” when “DS4EVER” drops. Freddie Gibbs records his quarrels every week. His ongoing beef with Akademiks ... -
This Original ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ Actor Is Pregnant
Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images Moniece Slaughter is waiting! The OG Hollywood love and hip-hop The cast member recently revealed the news on an Instagram Live ... -
Moneybagg Yo announces a 2022 without thinness
Moneybagg Yo is leaving Wockesha in 2021 after accepting NLE Choppa’s challenge to quit drinking skinny. You won’t find Moneybagg Yo sipping Texas Tea again this ... -
Sheff G posts new photo behind bars
Sheff G wished his fans a happy new year. Sheff G was one of the pioneers of the recent New York drill rap phenomenon. With hits ... -
Travis Scott returns to Instagram, gets love from Kylie Jenner, Roddy Ricch, Sheck Wes and more
This is Scott’s first post since the Astroworld tragedy almost two months ago. Travis Scott is back on social media. After a nearly two-month hiatus, the ... -
Kay Flock Shares New Freestyle From Prison
Bronx rapper Kay Flock has released a new jail freestyle after being arrested for murder. Bronx rapper Kay Flock was billed as the next big star ... -
North West & Chicago West Rap with Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady”
North West (and its new braces!) Covers Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady†with his little sister, Chicago West. North West and his little sister, Chicago West, ... -
Taye Ricks Rocks The House With Upcoming Hip Hop & Atmospheric R&B Single “Upgraded” | News
TAMPA, Florida, December 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Taye Ricks is a talented singer, songwriter and producer of Tampa, Florida. He established his brand and ... -
Frank Ocean’s mom asks people to ‘refrain’ from sending holiday greetings
She says it may be “more trigger than helpful” for her. For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be an especially difficult ... -
Emerging artist KOE G turns the hip-hop music world upside down with his gorgeous songs
Chicago rapper KOE G will start a new era of hip-hop by giving amazing songs and getting all the love and success from all over the ... -
“Christmas on Death Row” and a Stormy Season for Historic Rap Label
“Christmas on Death Row” broke the streak. Starting with Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic†in 1992, every album released by Death Row Records went at least platinum, ... -
The best stories in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD – It’s hard to believe, but Christmas week is upon us, but before we start unwrapping the presents, let’s unwrap the news from last ... -
Emerging Hip-Hop Artist Wins Matrix Resurrections Promotional Campaign
Credit: Warner Bros. The Matrix Resurrections hits theaters and on HBO Max next week, and to celebrate its release, UnitedMasters, the ‘label in your pocket’ for ... -
“Fever dream” for fans of Ye, Drake, J. Cole • The Tulane Hullabaloo
Image by Ye (formerly Kanye West) (Courtesy of Flickr) This past Thursday, hip-hop fans had an experience some would call a feverish dream if you told ... -
Sweatshirt Rose $, Zacari & Stunna Gambino – Billboard
It’s a new week, and as the year draws to a close, new music is always coming. This week we highlighted a range of Fresh Picks ... -
What to do this week, from an out of the office party to a hip-hop holiday party
What’s going on in Pittsburgh this week, December 13-19? Find out here. Be sure to pack your mask and visit each organization’s website and social media ... -
Hip-Hop Artists 4G announces release of first book with movie promises to follow
Jay Gathers aka “4G” publishes the long awaited book “Bounce Back”, which tells the story of his life and the major challenges he has overcome and ... -
SpaceNTime is one of the West Coast’s hottest hip-hop producers
Hip hop is not just a genre of music; rather, it is a culture that has influenced Americans for several decades. It is an amalgamation of ... -
Versatile and rewarding hip-hop artist Joe Eid unveils a breathtaking new album
Joe eid With a vision to express their difficulties and talk about their success, the talented group Joe Eid merges rhythms and rhymes to create a ... -
Montana 300 says it’s ‘fighting for his life’ with COVID
Montana 300 announced he was suffering from a serious bout with COVID-19 exactly one month after posting an anti-vax post on social media. On Wednesday December ... -
Best celebrity perfumes from hip-hop artists
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a great time of year to pick up some of the season’s hottest scents. Whether you’re giving someone else ... -
Hip-hop artist Alan Anthony’s song ‘Paranoid’ is pain relief for listeners
Artist Alan Anthony Walker being a daring artist of hip-hop music is able to deeply alleviate the pain of his listeners through his song ‘Paranoid’. (The ... -
Hip-Hop Jewish Royalty Nissim Black and Kosha Dillz Remix Adam Sandler’s “Chanukah Song” on the Streets of New York
(JTA) – Two great Jewish hip-hop artists have adapted Adam Sandler’s hit “The Hanukah Song” for the moment. Nissim Black and Kosha Dillz released the video ... -
Cardi B says she once shared herpes / HPV test results in libel lawsuit
Cardi B clarifies that she has already shared her herpes and HPV test results for her libel lawsuit. Cardi B has clarified previous reports that she ... -
10 best Christmas rap songs
This collection of tracks is first and foremost dedicated to DMX, the legend that first inspired me to dive into the world of holiday hip-hop. It ... -
Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released their third and final album “Live And Let Die” 28 years ago
On that date in 1992, the legendary Corona, King of Queens Police Rhyming Kool G. Rap ​​and his longtime partner DJ Polo released their third and ... -
Daily visuals 22.12.21 | Daily visuals 22.12.21 | The latest hip-hop, music and media news
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Although Lil Wayne is considered one of the greatest rappers to ever take the mic, Young Money Millionaire OG lay low for ... -
The young MA would have seemed ready to risk everything for Halle Berry | The latest hip-hop, music and media news
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Astrida Valigorsky / Getty Halle BerrY is well known for her glamorous looks and Oscar-winning acting for decades, and now she’s ... -
YG Expands Mobile Mental Health Program to California | The latest hip-hop, music and media news
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty YG has done a lot of work to help the community he comes from, and through a ... -
Rising star CDA $ MONEE’s latest tracks are essential to the growth of hip-hop music
Artist CURRENCY CAD $ showed the inevitable power of hip-hop music. His enthusiasm reflected in his rap style makes him the best Artist based in Ohio. ... -
Episode 7 was a game-changer for hip-hop fans
The Starz Drama Series BMF completes its first season. The series is based on the true story of the infamous Flenory brothers. Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory ... -
“The hip-hop scene is in good hands”
Singaporean hip-hop icon Sheikh Haikel released “So I Say What’s Up” with Charlie Lim, the first single from his fourth and final album. ‘So I’m saying ... -
Get an incredible dose of hip-hop music with Rashad Malice’s latest bangers
Find a new route to modern hip-hop music with Rashad Malicethe last bangers. The songs appear on the last sixteen track album called ‘Ultraviolet Vibes’. Being ... -
Man sentenced to death by shooting of Pensacola hip-hop artist “Frozonee” in 2020
A 23-year-old man was convicted last week in connection with the shooting death of a local hip-hop artist last year. On Friday, an Escambia County jury ... -
Dr. Dre, Doug E. Fresh, Grand Master D, and more
Check out Dr. Dre and one of Doug E. Fresh’s first performances as “Human Beatbox”. On November 6, 2021, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and AllHipHop.com ... -
Hip hop competition in memory of DMX announced by Yonkers Municipal Housing Authority & City
November is Hip Hop History Month and to celebrate all of Yonkers’ talent, the Municipal Housing Authority (MHACY) and the Town of Yonkers are holding a ... -
SIR COG is now a new successful hip hop artist with his musical creations still cherished
With a burning desire to create great music and rise to the top of the genre, the artist MONSIEUR COG is stable and improves with his ...
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