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Rapper Young Thug's lyrics used against him on opening day of trial

Prosecutors portrayed the YSL crew as a "pack" with Young Thug as its "wolf" in their opening statement.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new 'revenge porn' lawsuit

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a woman who says he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991.

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Eminem is coming to online video game Fortnite

Eminem - Meet Rap Boy, Slim Shady, and Marshall Never More.

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A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend

There is apparently enough evidence for rapper (and Rihanna's partner) A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend.

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Kanye West drops first song since antisemitic meltdowns. Hit or flop?

Kanye "Ye" West has released a new song, ‘Vultures’, his first since antisemitic meltdowns cratered his career. And not only is it hot trash - he’s actually doubling down... CONTENT WARNING: This article features strong language.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse

Rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape and abuse by singer and former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. No terms of the settlement agreement were disclosed.

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Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape claims from ex-partner Cassie

The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Birthday rap draws ‘Succession’ comparisons

Leonardo DiCaprio - sorry, L to the OG - and his birthday rapping efforts have been likened to Kendall Roy’s in ‘Succession’. Which is a bit harsh.

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Culture Re-View: How three Jewish boys changed hip-hop

15 November 1986: ‘Licensed to Ill’ is released.

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2Pac killer suspect pleads "not guilty"

The man accused with the 1996 murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur has plead not guilty ahead of a grand jury trial in Las Vegas.

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'Mastermind' behind Tupac's murder to appear in court

Prosecutors accuse Duane “Keffe D” Davis of being the mastermind behind the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Tupac Shakur.

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How Central Cee is bridging the gap between the UK and the USA

With his chart-topping tracks, international collaborations, and strategic efforts to bridge the gap between UK and US rap cultures, he's opening doors for fellow British artists to follow in his footsteps.

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Nicki Minaj is now a playable character in 'Call of Duty'

Activision is adding the female US rapper as well as 21 Savage and Snoop Dogg as game characters to celebrate 50 years of hip hop.

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Test your knowledge of 50 years of hip-hop history with this quiz

Consider yourself a connoisseur of all things hip-hop? Prove your knowledge with this quiz celebrating the genre's 50th anniversary.

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New York celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded concert

What started as a niche movement in New York in the early 1970s is now the world’s biggest genre of music and permeates almost every aspect of modern music and pop culture.

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Travis Scott concert in Rome leaves dozens injured

The US hip-hop sensation’s show at the Italian capital’s ancient Circus Maximus caused a ruckus, with approximately 60 people needing medical treatment.

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Photographer Maï Lucas documents the start of hip-hop in Paris

"Hip-hop allowed us to find each other and create together." Mai Lucas' photographs show how hip-hop became the voice of France's multicultural youth.

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New York immersive exhibition traces the evolution of hip-hop

Through state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, a new exhibition in New York is bringing 50 years of hip-hop to life.

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Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

The rapper could be facing a 13-year sentence for shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, an incident which has prompted conversations about misogynoir - a specific form of misogyny experienced by Black women.

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Cardi B throws microphone at audience member who threw drink on her

During her recent stint in Las Vegas, Cardi B threw her microphone at an audience member who had tossed a drink at her, as well as at a DJ the previous night.