Scenes

Meet the classically trained violinist turned grime artist

In partnership with Media City

“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."

1 November 2021

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.

27 October 2021

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.

22 October 2021

Culture news

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."

21 September 2021

Sweden

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.

14 July 2021

USA

US rapper and actor DMX dies of massive heart attack aged 50

DMX died in New York State on Friday of what the hospital said was a catastrophic cardiac arrest.

10 April 2021

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Protests break out in Spain over arrest of anti-monarchy rapper

Emergency services said Wednesday that 33 people were treated for injuries in the disturbances.

17 February 2021

No Comment

Sign language interpreters take on hip hop in Paris

Sign language interpreters performed alongside artists at a hip hop concert -- without a live audience -- that took place in Paris on Saturday.

8 November 2020

Earth News

Konvict to Konstruction: rap legend Akon building green city

After success in the charts, Akon became a business magnate and philanthropist in Africa.

6 December 2019

USA

R. Kelly charged with engaging in prostitution, soliciting a minor in Minnesota

The musician already faces multiple federal and state sex crime charges in New York and Illinois.

5 August 2019

Sweden

US rapper A$AP Rocky released from custody until assault trial verdict

A Swedish judge has decided to release US rapper A$AP Rocky from custody until the verdict.

2 August 2019

Sweden

Sweden says government will not get involved in A$AP Rocky case

US rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged along with two others for assault over a fight that happened in Sweden last month.

25 July 2019

Sweden

No charges for man who allegedly harassed ASAP Rocky, Swedish prosecutors say

The prosecutor's office in Stockholm said the man "is no longer suspected of any crime."

23 July 2019

Sweden

US rapper ASAP Rocky detained in Sweden over alleged assault

Swedish authorities requested ASAP Rocky be detained for an alleged assault after deeming him high risk of escape.

5 July 2019

World

Rising Syrian songwriter-rapper Moh Flow talks challenges for regional artists

Singer-songwriter Moh Flow is hoping to hit the big time with his most recent releases from an upcoming album called Faith.

28 June 2019