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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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."

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the classically trained violinist turned grime artist

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“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."

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.

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.

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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."

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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.