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Sean “Diddy” Combs Acquitted of Top Charges—But Faces Mann Act Convictions Tied to America’s Racial Past

In a stunning courtroom turn, Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty today of the three most serious charges against him: racketeering...

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Brooklyn Rappers Kota the Friend and Fivio Foreign Find Common Ground on Genre-Bending New Track “Hello”

An Unexpected Collaboration Bridges Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop Spectrum Brooklyn’s deep and diverse hip-hop legacy is alive and thriving with...

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Hip-Hop Icon Slick Rick Drops First Album in 26 Years with Idris Elba and Nas

Hip hop legend Slick Rick is set to make his long anticipated return with Victory, his first full length release in over 26 years. The...

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Kota the Friend Announces “No Rap on Sunday” 2025 U.S. Tour This Fall

Independent powerhouse Kota the Friend is gearing up to hit 16 cities across the country with his highly anticipated “No Rap on...

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Kota the Friend Unveils A New Blueprint for Independent Artists With ‘No Rap On Sunday’ an Album Featuring Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, and Vic Mensa

Brooklyn-born innovator, artist, songwriter and producer, Kota the Friend is once again breaking barriers in the music industry—this time...

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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels Named Humanitarian and Music Legend of the Decade

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels recently was named “Humanitarian and Music Legend of the Decade,” and quite rightly so. DMC’s...

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Jay-Z’s Legacy Immortalized: The Book of HOV Celebrates Brooklyn Icon’s Art, Activism, and Impact

A new book about Brooklyn native Jay-Z titled The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z debuted on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The book about Shawn...

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Drake Accuses Universal Music Group of Manipulating Streams to Favor Kendrick Lamar

Canadian rapper Drake has launched a scathing allegation against Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming the record label engaged in...

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RIP: The Lasting Impact of Quincy Jones on the Hip Hop Industry

Quincy Jones might be gone but he can never be forgotten in the world of music, including hip hop. Quincy Jones is a name synonymous with...

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How Do Independent Record Labels Operate Differently from Major Labels?

In the world of music, not all record labels are created equal. Independent record labels and major labels operate in distinct ways,...

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