Emo Rap Is Back. Here We Go Again.

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion ...

Jeremih, Waka Flocka, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, Dem Franchize Boyz and Special Guests, Pretty Ricky Join the Ultimate Celebration

Additional performances by other sensational artists--including Jeremih, Waka Flocka, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, Dem Franchize Boyz and special guests Pretty Ricky --promise an unforgettable ...
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The Killing of Lil Phat _ Russian Mafia, Corrupt FBI, & a SHOCKING Twist

Buckle up, fam, because we've got an incredible story for you! Get ready to dive into the unbelievable world of Lil Phat, ...
MyNewsLA.com

Alleged Kingpin, Rap Entrepreneur `Big U’ to Ask for Temporary Release to Attend Son’s Funeral

Accused gang kingpin Eugene Henley Jr. is expected to ask a federal judge Monday for temporary release from custody to participate in funeral rites for his son, who was murdered last month in South ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Episode 12, Hip Hop Studies Part 2: Political and Gangsta Rap

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...
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Hit Rap Gangsta’s Paradise Lyrics by Coolio

We’ve been spendin’ most their lives livin’ in the gangsta’s paradise We’ve been spendin’ most their lives livin’ in the gangsta’s paradise We keep spendin’ most our lives livin’ in the gangsta’s ...
AllHipHop

Freddie Gibbs Has Had Enough of “Gangsta Rap” Label

Freddie Gibbs is re-thinking some things. This is not really a rumor, but it’s got the streets and the blogs buzzing. Word is, Freddie Gibbs recently sat down for a conversation at the University of ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Ice Cube Hits Back At Candace Owens’ “Gangsta Rap” Comments

Ice Cube is considered one of the early leaders of the so-called “Gangsta Rap” phenomenon, so any opinion he offers on the subject is valid. Recently, Candace Owens posited a theory that the Hip-Hop ...
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Why Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG were crucial to the development of Memphis rap

Like all musical forms, no one person can definitively say they started or invented Memphis rap, though there are plenty of seminal figures who were crucial in the development of the genre, from DJ ...
Daily Mail

Rico Wade dead at 52: Atlanta rap legend is remembered by fellow hip hop stars Killer Mike, CeeLo Green and Three 6 Mafia following 'sudden and unexpected passing'

Atlanta rap legend Rico Wade, known for his work with Outkast, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, has died at age 52. His family confirmed the devastating news in a statement on Saturday morning as they ...
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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' Track 'Annan Adhiradhi' Is Swag-Laden Gangsta Rap

Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming action-thriller film ‘Leo’ has not yet revealed everything it has to offer. The movie has just unveiled its new promo track ‘Annan Adhiradhi’, a swag-laden gangsta rap ...