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Eminem teams up with Barack Obama to support Kamala Harris

The rapper spoke to his hometown before introducing former president Barack Obama with the beat of 'Lose Yourself' playing in the background.

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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

He was performing at Hamden Town Center Park when he collapsed Friday evening, town chief of staff said.

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Fyre Fest scammer buddies up with Donald Trump for presidential race

Covicted fellon Billy McFarland, who gained notoriety as the scam artist behind Fyre Fest, is reportedly arranging meetings with rappers for former president and fellow convicted fellon Donald Trump. Here’s why.

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Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock who sang ‘Butterfly’ dies aged 49

Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, co-founded the band Crazy Town, who were best known for their 1999 hit song ‘Butterfly’.

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Intruder arrested at rap artist Drake's mansion

Police have been called to Drake’s Toronto mansion for a second time this week, after an intruder was apprehended by the Canadian rapper’s security.

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Eminem announces his next album... and his last?

The real slim shady is back with a new album, but is it the end for the iconic rapper?

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Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards

Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes. The awards were created by Yard and Booska-P, in partnership with Spotify, in response to the longstanding neglect of rap and R&B genres at France's Victoires awards.

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Casey Benjamin, who worked with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, dies at 46

You may not know his name, but if you’ve heard him play as a member of The Robert Glasper Experiment or with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé or Kanye West, you remember...

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Tyler, the Creator's Louis Vuitton capsule collection is almost here

The US rapper was invited by Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams to design the new Spring-Summer 2024 capsule collection. It hits stores on 21 March.

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Explaining the grim allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs

Amidst a string of recent sexual misconduct allegations, Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces another damning lawsuit, this time from a producer involved in his 2023 Grammy-nominated album.

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Jam Master Jay killing: Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star

Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s godson Karl Jordan Jr and childhood friend Ronald Washington were convicted of killing the DJ, nearly 22 years after rap star's death.

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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.

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Killer Mike issues statement following arrest at 2024 Grammys

US rapper Killer Mike has dismissed his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony, where he won three major awards, as "a speed bump". He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

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Jam Master Jay’s murder trial begins in New York, decades after death

The hip-hop star was killed in 2002 at his recording studio at age 37. Two men in his inner circle now face trial, accused of murdering him over a failed drug deal.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to shooting gun at former friend

The American rapper attended an arraignment hearing in Los Angeles following charges related to an incident in Hollywood in November 2021.

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Drop it like it’s baton: Snoop Dogg to commentate Paris 2024 Olympics

“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”

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Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments

The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops?

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Mobo Awards 2024: Stormzy and Little Simz dominate nominations

Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the upcoming Mobo Awards, each up for four top awards.

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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".

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How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023

TikTok has released its annual report on the influence of the wildly popular social media platform on the music industry.