Malik B, Founding member of The Roots passed away at 47
Rapper Malik B died suddenly today (July 29). He was with The Roots up until a drug addiction caused him to temporarily leave the group, only…
Kanye West is the 1st Black billionaire rap artist to run for US President
While Kanye West has been rapping for over 20 years, only in 2020 did e become a billionaire that decided to run for president of the United…
3 members of the Wu-Tang Clan were cousins
Three of the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan were related. That’s right, founders Robert “RZA,” Diggs, Gary…
Rap to Africa – 5 artists with South African ancestry
Doja Cat Born Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini, Doja Cat’s father is South African. He is an actor named Dumisani Dlamini and the two have an…
Rap Gone Natural
One style trend many rappers have adopted over the last generation is natural hair. Artists from trap to emo-rap are letting their hair down.…
Lupe Fiasco connects with Kaelin Ellis for 5-song ‘House’ EP
Chicago lyrical legend Lupe Fiasco returned with a new project titled House today (July 24). It’s a collaboration that came about when…
Rap to Africa: 5 raw rap figures with vibrant Ghanian heritage
Rap’s revolutionary influence is truly global. From the oral traditions of the West African griots down to the hoods of every city, USA.…
Method Man is the only rapper to appear on both a Biggie and 2Pac album
Method Man was the only rapper to appear on both a Biggie and 2Pac album while they were both still alive. The East Coast vs West…