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The neo-soul singer and nine other band members were involved in a fatal car accident, leading to her death on March 1.AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! SubscribeAngie Stone‘s family has announced funeral details following the neo-soul singer’s accidental death on March 1. The event stretches over two days and includes two celebrations of life and a public viewing.On Friday (March 14), family, friends are fans are invited…

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The former member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. shared a few photos of his fallen Hip-Hop brethren to Instagram and vowed to continue carrying on his legacy. AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! SubscribeThe Notorious B.I.G. was killed on March 9, 1997, making Sunday (March 9) the 28th anniversary of his death. Lil Cease, a former member of Junior M.A.F.I.A., shared a few photos of his fallen Hip-Hop brethren to Instagram…

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The incarcerated rapper was sentenced to life in prison on August 14, 2009, for the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! SubscribeMaster P‘s brother, Corey “C-Murder” Miller, celebrated his 53rd birthday on Sunday (March 9) from behind bars. The incarcerated rapper was sentenced to life in prison on August 14, 2009, for the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas.The No Limit mogul penned a birthday…

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Oakland native Too $hort is “pitching in” to help the local sports economy with an investment in the Oakland Ballers.AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! SubscribeToo $hort added Hip-Hop swagger to baseball this week by becoming co-owner of the indie Oakland Ballers baseball team.The Bay Area legend is joining forces with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to keep sports alive and thriving in their hometown, by investing in…

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Keke Palmer ditched the Hollywood glamor to bond backstage with chart-topping songstress SZA before cameras rolled on their anticipated buddy-comedy “One of Them Days.”The “Nope” and “Scream Queens” actress wasn’t just casually hanging out; she put in the extra mile to ensure their chemistry was electric.They connected at script rehearsals in Atlanta and bonding behind-the-scenes at the 2024 Grammys just moments before SZA took the stage.Palmer clarified her motivation to The Cut, emphasizing her dual role: “That wasn’t just me, Keke Palmer, the actress, making sure we had time to really connect,” she told the outlet. “That was me, Keke…

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It was a cold winter day when Roxanne Shanté stepped into WonWorld Studios. Draped in a stylish camouflage coat, she was ready to talk. She arrived with just her publicist, no entourage, no distractions—just an artist in her purest form. The legendary battle rapper, Hip-Hop icon and now Grammy Award winner exuded warmth, maturity and confidence as she sat down with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro, two longtime fans who couldn’t wait to chop it up with one of the culture’s pioneers.With decades in the game, Shanté came prepared to drop gems about her historic career, from battling UTFO in Hip-Hop’s first…

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R. Kelly has an incurable disease, but it’s not an illness you’d expect, like cancer or AIDS, the imprisoned R&B star confessed during a candid interview from behind bars on the Inmate Tea with A&P podcast.“Well singing is a beautiful disease that’s uncurable, that’s not going to happen stop singing, right? I don’t care where I’m at long I’m alive, so I’m always singing, I’m always writing.”While prison walls confine his body, Kelly’s passion for music continues to thrive, fueling creativity that flows unchecked, even from behind bars.“I’ve written like 25 albums since I’ve been in here,” R. Kelly told the…

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That Mexican OT received the kind of hometown honor in Bay City, Texas, that would have made his late mother immensely proud.In a poignant turn from his difficult childhood, the 26-year-old Hip-Hop sensation earned official recognition from his hometown Bay City, located south of Houston, with the declaration of “That Mexican OT Day.”The city council finalized the annual celebration to fall on February 2, coinciding with the rapper’s birthday, as a nod to his soaring career and contributions to music and culture.Mayor Robert K. Nelson officially signed the proclamation, applauding That Mexican OT for his “exceptional talent,” rising prominence in the…

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Big Sean has revealed how his fan-favorite hit “IDFWU” caused a temporary rift within the Carter household after it put Beyoncé and JAY-Z at odds before it was even released.Big Sean recently sat down with Detroit Lions player Amon-Ra St. Brown for an episode of his eponymous podcast where he shared a behind-the-scenes story about his 2014 hit. In particular, Sean Don detailed how it sparked a difference of opinion between the music industry power couple due to one key suggestion during the anthem’s early stages.According to the Detroit rap native, “IDFWU” started out as a fun freestyle in the…

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Giggs joined Ari Melber on MSNBC’s The Beat for a hilarious segment where an FBI agent and a celebrity chef attempted to decode his lyrics. AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! SubscribeGiggs experienced the full Ari Melber treatment during his latest U.S. visit, making a memorable appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat for a hilarious food-themed segment. The British rap legend joined MSNBC’s resident Hip-Hop connoisseur, an FBI agent, and a…

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