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'Tupac Shakur Way' Unveiled in Oakland as Rap Icon Gets His Own Street

The City of Oakland has officially honored Tupac Shakur, one of the most paramount figures in hip-hop history, with his own street. In a s…

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Nile Rodgers & CHIC: Tiny Desk Concert

Before Nile Rodgers & CHIC set the Tiny Desk off, the icon established a sort of mission statement for the group's sound: "If we can f…

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Alchemist Names His Top 5 Producers

Alchemist has had a busy 2023. The acclaimed producer (and MC/DJ) has released albums alongside Larry June, Earl Sweatshirt, and MIKE and…

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Missy Elliott Makes History as First Female Rapper Inducted Into Rock Hall of Fame

While introducing Missy Elliott at Friday night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Queen Latifah made sure the audience knew…

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LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023

Hip-hop godfather DJ Kool Herc was honored in the Musical Influence category at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonigh…

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince to Celebrate Hip-Hop Like Nothing Happened Last Year

PARENTS JUST DON’T understand, and they haven’t been alone in trying to make sense of Will Smith’s angry assault on Chris Rock a year and…

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Nikki D Criticizes “Prostitution Era” Of Hip-Hop Following Ice Spice Performance

Nikki D has offered a critique of the rising generation of rappers after an Ice Spice performance caught her attention for all the wrong r…

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The Prison Remains the Same

The Prison Remains the Same is an intimate rumination of a Palestinian anthropologist who shares his journey of indoctrination under a Zio…

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How producers used AI to finish The Beatles' 'last' song, 'Now And Then'

This morning, The Beatles finally released their hotly anticipated "last" song, and as many fans speculated, the record is the completed v…

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LL COOL J AND THE ROOTS REIMAGINE “MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT” FOR NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled a thrilling collaboration between Grammy Award-winning hip-hop legend LL COOL J and…

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Wadena "Denagirl" Heats Up The Summer With New Music, Growing Buzz, and a Powerful Comeback

Latest Singles "Smoke-N-Chill" and "Bum Busta," Produced by Grammy Award-Winning Producer and Hip-Hop Legend Zaytoven, Lead the Way Ahead of the Upcoming EP "Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside"Long Island, NY – Independent recording artist Wadena "Denagirl" is heating up the summer with a wave of new music, led by her latest singles, "…See More
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Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
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Gus Drops Highly Anticipated Single "Growing Stronger (10 - Year Anniversary Version)"

Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.  June 26, 2026 Genre-blending pianist/MC/composer celebrates Black Music Month KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE@ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 9:15 PM / Show: 9:30 PM…See More
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