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Now playing Next Culture news Why is Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' album being removed from streaming? The album disappeared from Apple Music and iTunes on Thursday afternoon following reports that its distributor was working to remove it from all streaming platforms. 16/02/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Grime rapper Skepta removes single artwork deemed antisemitic UK grime MC Skepta has removed the cover from his upcoming single and apologised over accusations the image had antisemitic implications. 10/01/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Black Eyed Peas to headline EXIT Festival 2024 The rap-pop group lead a stacked line-up for Serbia's biggest music festival. 19/12/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday". 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Iran sends hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was previously charged with "corruption on Earth" and was released from prison two weeks ago after more than a year in custody. 01/12/2023
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