Spain Belgium to appeal against refusal to extradite Spanish rapper Valtònyc The musician was sentenced to more than three years in prison in Spain for writing song lyrics that praised the terrorist organisation ETA. 29/12/2021
Culture news Astroworld: Congressional Committee launches investigation The House Oversight and Reform Committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge. 23/12/2021
Culture news Astroworld: Travis Scott says he didn't know about deaths on stage The 30-year-old rapper discussed his side of the story in an online interview with Charlamagne Tha God – his first public appearance in over a month since the tragedy happened. 10/12/2021
Hear Fake Love: Drake returns two Grammy nominations back to the Academy The 35-year-old is said to have contacted the Recording Academy to withdraw his submissions for the 2022 ceremony. 07/12/2021
Culture news Families of Astroworld victims reject Travis Scott's funeral offer A growing number of representatives for the 10 victims of last month's Astroworld disaster are declining Scott's offer to pay for funerals and other medical costs. 01/12/2021
Culture news Astroworld: Who will face legal action over crowd crush disaster? Travis Scott has been named alongside fellow rapper Drake, promoters Live Nation, and Houston venue NRG Park in legal action worth $3 billion in total. 24/11/2021
Hear How could the crowd surge at Astroworld have been prevented? Eight people lost their lives in a crowd surge at a festival organised by rapper Travis Scott last weekend. The youngest was 14 years old. Euronews asks industry leaders in concert safety about the tragedy and how it could have been prevented. 10/11/2021
Scenes Meet the classically trained violinist turned grime artist “I didn't expect grime violin to take off as much as it has. People say, you're a pioneer and I was just doing what I love." 01/11/2021
Russia Russian rapper under investigation for 'insulting' WWII comments Morgenshtern said in an interview that he "doesn't understand" why Russia still celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. 27/10/2021
Sweden Prominent 19-year-old Swedish rapper Einár shot dead in Stockholm Police are looking for at least two suspects who allegedly shot the rapper, whose real name is Nils Gronberg. 22/10/2021
Culture news Doja Cat wins Song of the Year at 2021 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards BMI officials highlighted the song, which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and inspired "a viral TikTok dance challenge that saw celebrities and fans joining in on the fun and fueling the record's success." 21/09/2021
Sweden Swedish rappers jailed for kidnapping in major organised crime trial The well-known rapper Yasin has been convicted of involvement in a plot to kidnap a rival musician in 2020. Another rapper Haval, was also found guilty. 14/07/2021
USA US rapper and actor DMX dies of massive heart attack aged 50 DMX died in New York State on Friday of what the hospital said was a catastrophic cardiac arrest. 10/04/2021
no comment Protests break out in Spain over arrest of anti-monarchy rapper Emergency services said Wednesday that 33 people were treated for injuries in the disturbances. 17/02/2021
no comment Sign language interpreters take on hip hop in Paris Sign language interpreters performed alongside artists at a hip hop concert -- without a live audience -- that took place in Paris on Saturday. 08/11/2020
Living Konvict to Konstruction: rap legend Akon building green city After success in the charts, Akon became a business magnate and philanthropist in Africa. 06/12/2019
USA R. Kelly charged with engaging in prostitution, soliciting a minor in Minnesota The musician already faces multiple federal and state sex crime charges in New York and Illinois. 05/08/2019
Sweden US rapper A$AP Rocky released from custody until assault trial verdict A Swedish judge has decided to release US rapper A$AP Rocky from custody until the verdict. 02/08/2019
Sweden Sweden says government will not get involved in A$AP Rocky case US rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged along with two others for assault over a fight that happened in Sweden last month. 25/07/2019
Sweden No charges for man who allegedly harassed ASAP Rocky, Swedish prosecutors say The prosecutor's office in Stockholm said the man "is no longer suspected of any crime." 23/07/2019
Sweden US rapper ASAP Rocky detained in Sweden over alleged assault Swedish authorities requested ASAP Rocky be detained for an alleged assault after deeming him high risk of escape. 05/07/2019
World Rising Syrian songwriter-rapper Moh Flow talks challenges for regional artists Singer-songwriter Moh Flow is hoping to hit the big time with his most recent releases from an upcoming album called Faith. 28/06/2019
