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Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea football club

Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg's decision to buy an ownership stake in the Welsh football club.

18/07/2025

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Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course

The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?

15/07/2025

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial jury reaches partial verdict

Jurors have reached decisions on four of the five charges Sean "Diddy" Combs faces, but the verdict is yet to be revealed as they remain deadlocked on the most serious final charge of racketeering conspiracy.

02/07/2025

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Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York

Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

13/05/2025

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More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

07/04/2025

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First acts announced for Little Simz' London Meltdown Festival

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz.

25/03/2025

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Stormzy to receive honorary degree from Cambridge

The rapper already has a long relationship with the university. In 2018, he launched a scholarship programme to support Black students.

20/03/2025

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Central Cee ties Stormzy as most awarded rapper in MOBO history

The 2025 MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena saw Central Cee win Best Male Act and Ayra Starr become the first African woman to win Best International Act.

19/02/2025

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Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend

After rejecting a plea deal that could have put him behind bars for six months, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two felony assault charges.

19/02/2025

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Little Simz to curate London's Meltdown Festival 2025

The Mercury Prize-winning rapper will lead the 30th edition of Southbank Centre's iconic artist curated festival.

13/02/2025

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Kendrick Lamar opens up in rare interview ahead of Super Bowl show

Grammy-winner Kendrick Lamar opens up in a rare interview ahead of his historic Super Bowl halftime performance, reflecting on his role as an artist and the impact of bringing hip-hop to the world’s biggest stage.

07/02/2025

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Stormzy banned from driving for nine months

'Shut Up' rapper told to shut away his car keys after being caught using his phone while driving.

03/01/2025

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Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai cleared of raping two women

The verdicts came after a two-week trial and over 10 hours of jury deliberation at Oxford Crown Court.

16/12/2024

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Rapper Slowthai and a friend accused of raping two women after concert

The 29-year-old Northampton artist and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, face three joint counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

27/11/2024

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Linkin Park - ‘From Zero’: Trumphant comeback or rebooted fumble?

Linkin Park hit the proverbial reset button with their first album in seven years, the first without frontman Chester Bennington. ‘Heavy Is The Crown’, indeed. Is ‘From Zero’ the comeback many are hoping for? Here’s our verdict.

15/11/2024

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Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage

DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passers-by and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party.

31/10/2024