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Black Lives Matter

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa loses civil case suing him for child sexual abuse

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

Social justice

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67

Black Lives Matter

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa loses civil case suing him for child sexual abuse

more#afrika-bambaataa

Humor

fromThe New Yorker

How Arsenio Hall Captured the Culture

Arsenio Hall transitioned from a child magician to a groundbreaking late-night host, influencing the representation of hip-hop culture on television.

#jay-z

NYC LGBT

Jay-Z on refusing to settle sexual assault lawsuit: I can't do it, I would die'

Jay-Z addressed a sexual assault lawsuit, denying allegations and expressing the emotional toll it took on him and his family.

Music production

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.

NYC LGBT

Jay-Z on refusing to settle sexual assault lawsuit: I can't do it, I would die'

Jay-Z addressed a sexual assault lawsuit, denying allegations and expressing the emotional toll it took on him and his family.

Music production

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.

Harlem's Breeze Team brings high-energy breakdancing and comedy to busy New York City streets | amNewYork

The Breeze Team is a street performance crew in Times Square, blending breakdancing, comedy, and acrobatics to entertain crowds.

fromConsequence

Former Rapper Turned Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names His Top 5 Rappers

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former rapper, lists Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Common as his top five rappers, reflecting mid-to-late 2000s hip-hop preferences.

Music production

Jack Harlow: Monica

Jack Harlow's shift to R&B represents a superficial lifestyle rebrand rather than genuine artistic evolution, mimicking aesthetic trappings of sophistication without the emotional complexity of authentic neo-soul.

Cocktails

fromTravel + Leisure

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Bring Their Gin to Milan's Park Hyatt With a Stylish Twist.

Milan's Mio Lab cocktail bar collaborates with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to launch Still G.I.N., a premium botanical gin, featuring the new Still Paloma cocktail with gin substituting tequila.

fromBlack Enterprise

Kevin Powell To Host Multimedia Summit For NYC Public High School Students

Kevin Powell hosts a multimedia summit for NYC high school students featuring workshops on writing, filmmaking, podcasting, music production, and photography.

fromLos Angeles Times

Lord Sear, DJ and hip-hop radio host, dies at 52

Lord Sear, a pioneering DJ and hip-hop radio personality who worked with Eminem and shaped hip-hop culture, died at age 52.

NYC food

fromAllHipHop

Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger Opening Times Square Restaurant

Marathon Burger expands to Times Square as its fourth location, honoring Nipsey Hussle's legacy and connection to New York.

National Basketball Association

Bow Wow's Takeover of Beauty Supply Stores

In the men's sections of Black beauty supply stores, his airbrushed mug and smizing hazel eyes are plastered on nearly every package: brushes, afro picks, curl sponges, curl cream, velvet durags, satin durags, silk durags, uh, turban durags. Sometimes I'll just walk into the shop to closely examine his mannerisms on each cardboard box.

NYC music

fromESPN.com

Hawks plan Magic City tribute night with lemon pepper wings, more

The Atlanta Hawks are hosting a tribute night to Magic City strip club on March 16 against the Orlando Magic, featuring the venue's famous lemon pepper wings, music, and exclusive merchandise.

Music

fromAllHipHop

Jadakiss & Fat Joe Reflect On Hip-Hop Responsibility At NYC Black History Event

Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and BMAC CEO Prophet led Universal Music Group's Love Black Music event in NYC to honor Black music, culture, and industry reform.

Music

fromEsquire

3 months ago

A$AP Rocky Talks Fatherhood, Music, Fashion, and Working With Tim Burton

A$AP Rocky evolved from childhood homelessness to mature fatherhood and artistic reflection, making Don't Be Dumb a record about responsibility, legacy, and family.

Film

fromBronx Times

3 months ago

New documentary on legendary Bronx graffiti group TATS CRU shows in South Bronx - Bronx Times

A 38-minute documentary, "Spray Can Stories: TATS CRU," chronicles the Bronx graffiti crew’s origins, evolution, and commercial work, premiering at Sankofa Haus and concluding with a South Bronx screening.

Film

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

3 months ago

Kids referenced it as they asked for condoms': the makers of cult hip-hop film House Party look back

A Harvard student's short film idea became House Party, expanded into a feature starring Kid 'n Play that captured a specific pre–gangsta-rap hip-hop moment.

Media industry

fromESPN.com

4 months ago

Wilbon: Scott changed the language of sports

Stuart Scott transformed sports broadcasting by blending hip-hop culture, breaking barriers as a Black anchor, and showing courage and grace during his cancer battle.

Music

fromAnOther

6 months ago

Listen: Mark Ronson On 90s New York Club and Hip Hop Culture

Mark Ronson's Night People memoir chronicles 1990s New York club and hip hop culture, personal struggles, and the creative experiences shaping his musical identity.

Photography

fromArtforum

7 months ago

Body Movements

Breakdance and early hip-hop transformed New York's cultural landscape by moving street dance from marginalized communities into global mainstream visibility.

Photography

7 months ago

Ricky Powell's Early New York Photographs Get the Spotlight at Whaam! | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ricky Powell transformed heartbreak into a decisive photographic practice that documented 1980s New York street culture with intimate, raw images.

#hyphy-burger

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Hyphy Burger is ready for its close-up

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay food

Hyphy Burger is ready for its close-up

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Hyphy Burger is ready for its close-up

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay food

Hyphy Burger is ready for its close-up

more#hyphy-burger

fromwww.npr.org

Tyler, the Creator's 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' is a petition for freedom of movement

Tyler's ninth studio LP, DON'T TAP THE GLASS, serves as a summertime call for public dance, addressing fears linked to being filmed and losing connection with music.

Music

fromFuncheap

"Lyrical Legacy" A Celebration of Lyrical Arts in the Bay Area (2025)

Join us for Lyrical Legacy, a celebration of 10 years of Lyrical Opposition featuring live hip-hop, poetry, and more—a testament to community artistry.

SF music

fromKqed

Ice-T, the O.G. O.G., Is Playing a Small Show in San Francisco | KQED

Ice-T has long transcended his origins as a gangsta rap pioneer and is now primarily recognized as a television star, showcasing his dual legacy in entertainment.

NYC music

#sean-combs

Relationships

Combs' ex said he sulked after she went to another rapper's sex performance

Los Angeles

Diddy's ex-assistant spills details on near-gunfight with Suge Knight

Relationships

Combs' ex said he sulked after she went to another rapper's sex performance

Los Angeles

Diddy's ex-assistant spills details on near-gunfight with Suge Knight

Wu-Tang Clan's new video game project is 'for the culture'

Wu-Tang Clan's new game symbolizes both the end of an era and the start of a new cultural venture.

Mission District

fromMission Local

Everybody loves the Sunshine in the Bayview: 'The energy on this walk, the leadership, this is what every community needs and Bayview has it'

The Walk The Block SF event promotes community health, safety, and support for local businesses in the Bayview neighborhood.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Red Bull Batalla Launches Stacked 2025 U.S. Season with Freestyle Battles in Chicago, Miami & NYC | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Red Bull Batalla unveils an explosive U.S. roster for its 2025-26 freestyle rap competition, highlighting its growing global influence.

Toronto Raptors