Tag: hip hop
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Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle to Norfolk in Celebration of Virginia’s Black Musical Legacy
Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU marching bands together in Norfolk on October 18 for a celebration of Black collegiate music, HBCU culture and Virginia’s enduring musical legacy.
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🇺🇸 Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Domestic Violence Charges; Bond Figures Differ in Public Records
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on October 1, 2026, following allegations of domestic violence at his Star Island residence. He was booked at 6:10 a.m. on charges of battery and battery by strangulation. Ross has pleaded not guilty, denies the allegations, and is scheduled to return to court for arraignment on October…
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Streets Is Watching — When Hip-Hop Became the Camera
Before the streaming era, before music videos became short films and rappers routinely crossed into Hollywood, Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records created Streets Is Watching—a gritty visual project that blurred the line between hip-hop, street documentary and independent cinema. Originally released in 1998, Streets Is Watching captures Jay-Z at a pivotal moment: no longer simply an…
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N.O.R.E. Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged 1999 Sexual Assault
NEW YORK — Rapper and television personality N.O.R.E. is facing a civil lawsuit filed by Carmen Bryan, who alleges that the hip-hop artist sexually assaulted her at a Manhattan nightclub in 1999. The lawsuit concerns an alleged incident that Bryan says occurred at a crowded New York City nightclub while N.O.R.E. was promoting his sophomore…
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JAŸ-Z30: Jay-Z Announces Virtual Listening Party as 30-Year Hip-Hop Celebration Enters New Chapter
NEW YORK — Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is giving fans another opportunity to celebrate his historic career with a virtual listening party as the JAŸ-Z30 campaign commemorates 30 years since the release of Reasonable Doubt. The online event is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, with the celebration connected to the JAŸ-Z30…
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🇺🇸 Pierre “P” Thomas Hospitalized After Reported Heart Attack as Quality Control’s Pan-African Influence Continues to Grow
ATLANTA — The hip-hop community is rallying around Pierre “P” Thomas, the influential co-founder and CEO of Quality Control Music, following reports that the veteran music executive suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in Las Vegas. Quality Control Music confirmed on August 21 that Thomas is alive and receiving medical care, after false reports…
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🇺🇸 🇬🇭 From Chicago to Ghana: Lil Durk’s Legal Battle Sparks Youth Demonstrations Across Ghana
Hundreds of young people in Ghana have reportedly gathered in Accra, Kumasi and other cities in support of Chicago rapper Lil Durk as his federal murder-for-hire trial begins in Los Angeles, highlighting the global reach of hip-hop and the power of social media-driven fandom.
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🇺🇸 🇬🇭 From Chicago to Ghana: Lil Durk’s Legal Battle Sparks Youth Demonstrations Across Ghana
Hundreds of young people in Ghana have reportedly gathered in Accra, Kumasi and other cities in support of Chicago rapper Lil Durk as his federal murder-for-hire trial begins in Los Angeles, highlighting the global reach of hip-hop and the power of social media-driven fandom.
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Erykah Badu Opens the Doors to “The Badudio,” Her Magical Home Studio
Pan African News | Culture & Music There are recording studios, and then there are spaces that feel like an extension of the artist themselves. For legendary neo-soul artist Erykah Badu, that space is “The Badudio”—her personal home studio, a creative sanctuary filled with instruments, sounds, spiritual objects and artifacts that reflect the unmistakable imagination…
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🇬🇭 Fabolous Ushers in 2026 with High-Energy Performances in Accra, Ghana
American rapper Fabolous kicked off the new year in West Africa, bringing his signature style to a series of events in Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra. His visit underscores Ghana’s continued appeal as a premier destination for cultural exchange and major entertainment events within the African diaspora. 🎤 The Accra Appearances Fabolous headlined a major New…