This rap group put ‘Strong Island’ on the hip-hop map, broke through NYC barrier

Rap pioneers JVC Force put the suburbs on the hip-hop map with the iconic anthem “Strong Island” in the late 1980s — and their funk-filled ode to Long Island has new life stretching all the way across ...

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each ...

Billboard Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month HeadHuncho Amir Is Aiming for a '50 Year Run' With His Career: ‘I'm Trying to Be on Jay-Z Status'

The East Dallas rapper, who never wears a pair of his crisp white Nike Air Force 1s more than once, is Billboard ‘s Hip-Hop ...

Busta Rhymes Honors ‘Godsend’ D’Angelo on New Tribute Track ‘Magic’

Busta Rhymes has dropped a new tribute song to D'Angelo, 'Magic,' which is centered on the late musician's 'Voodoo' track ...
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Block, parent to CashApp and Square, joins Bay Area giants opening D.C. offices

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min It's the company's first office ...
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Rapper D.Ark arrested on charges of alleged marijuana use and distribution

Rapper D.Ark was arrested on charges of distributing and using marijuana, according to a report by NewDaily on Tuesday. Mokpo ...
Houston Chronicle

D'Angelo made Pimp C re-evaluate his producing skills after chance meeting

In an episode of "The Right Time With Bomani Jones" dating back to 2019, Bun B regaled the podcast host with a story about meeting D'Angelo while recording in New York. Pimp C, a super producer in his ...
New York Post

Rapper D4vd transfers deeds to Texas homes to mother following swatting incident: report

Rapper D4vd, whose abandoned car was found containing a dismembered 15-year-old girl, has transferred the deed to two Texas homes to his mother, according to a report. The 20-year-old Queens-born and ...
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If You'd Invested $500 in Block (XYZ) 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Investors might not be pleased with Block reporting slower growth these days than during the pandemic years. The business is much larger today, and it’s generating sizable profits. Block shares are ...
Billboard

Rapper Suave Drilly Shot & Killed in New York City

NYPD officials relayed that there have been no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing. By Michael Saponara Bronx rapper Suave Drilly was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday evening ...
Vanguard

‘I’d never block another woman’s bag’ – Tiwa Savage on feud with Seyi Shay

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has finally spoken about her long-standing feud with fellow singer Seyi Shay. Speaking on Off Air podcast with Gbemi O and Toolz, the Somebody’s Son hitmaker explained ...
The New York Times

D.C. Seeks to Block National Guard Deployment in Court

During a hearing on Friday, lawyers told a judge that National Guard troops sent from Republican-led states had been conducting conduct law enforcement work. By Zach Montague Reporting from Washington ...