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Tattoo trial: Cardi B cleared of $5 million lawsuit for raunchy cover

Grammy winner Cardi B has won a $5 million lawsuit after a man accused her of misusing his tattoo design in her 2016 debut mixtape

20 October 2022

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Little Simz wins prestigious Mercury Prize 2022

Little Simz took the top honor at the 2022 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for her fourth album, "Sometimes I Might Be Introvert."

19 October 2022

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Haitian singer Mikaben dies at Paris concert aged 41

The musician leaves behind two children and his wife, Vanessa, who is pregnant.

17 October 2022

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'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59

RIP Coolio, the rapper behind 'Gangsta's Paradise', who has died at the age of 59. Did you know he was also an actor and a chef?

29 September 2022

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Rihanna heading to the Super Bowl - why the fuss?

Rihanna to headline next Super Bowl halftime show - what has she been up to since 2016 and what's the big deal with headlining the Super Bowl?

26 September 2022

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UK rapper Stormzy returns with star-studded 'Mel Made Me Do It' video

South London grime rapper Stormzy has dropped a start-studded video for his new single 'Mel Made Me Do It'. The nearly 11 minute video features appearances from Usain Bolt, José Mourinho and Louis Theroux.

23 September 2022

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Three arrested for PnB Rock's murder: is there a fourth suspect?

PnB Rock was shot dead in a Los Angeles restaurant not long after his location was revealed in a social media post. The latest killing in a growing trend of stars being targeted in the west coast city.

14 September 2022

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Rapper's Delight - the birth of female MCs in Indian Kashmir

“I promise each and every abuser that one day they will shower praises in my favour and will be proud of me.” Talking loud and saying something. There are few female rappers in Kashmir but their voices are increasingly making an impact on and off the streets.

25 August 2022

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Hungary's Sziget Festival is back: which acts should I catch?

After two years away, one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events, Sziget festival, is back in Budapest. Catch our picks of the top artists to check out in this year's impressive line-up...

8 August 2022

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Ukrainian rapper-turned-soldier vents rage at war through his lyrics

It is the music of war - music filled with rage and indignation about Russia's invasion of his country. Viacheslav Drofa, a Ukrainian musician who goes by the stage name 'Otoy,' is using thumping rap to recount his experiences as a soldier in the conflict with Russia.

9 June 2022

Scenes

The female rap group inspiring young women across India

In partnership with Media City

"Rapping gives me confidence. Rapping gives me a feeling of liberty and empowerment. It's my way of survival."

23 May 2022

Belgium

Belgian court rules out extradition for Spanish rapper Valtònyc

The musician has been living in exile since 2018 and faces more than three years in prison in Spain.

17 May 2022

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Everything that happened at the BRIT Awards 2022

Each year guarantees a riotous, boozy night of music unlike any other. From Adele's clean sweep to a successful change of host, here's what went down at the this year's BRITs.

9 February 2022

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 December 2021

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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 December 2021

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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 December 2021

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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.

7 December 2021

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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.

1 December 2021

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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 November 2021

Culture news

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 November 2021