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French Institute unveils cultural programme for Rwandan creatives

The Centre Culturel Francophone Rwanda (CCFR) has unveiled a two-month cultural programme running from July 1 to August 29, featuring theatre, film, fashion, music, dance, exhibitions and ...
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Where is Slick 'Em from Pretty Ricky? Hip hop group members explored as they go up against B2K in a VERZUZ battle

Pretty Ricky went against B2K at the VERZUZ battle on June 25 for the ultimate duel. The event was streamed live on Apple Music and the VERZUZ Instagram page, with fans casting votes round-by-round on ...
Hip-Hop Wired

T.I. On Rappers Doing Verzuz Battles, “Poor People Activity”

It’s safe to say T.I. won’t be stepping into a Verzuz battle anytime soon. Months after challenging 50 Cent to a friendly showdown, the Atlanta rapper appears to have had a change of heart. During a ...

Festivals, fiestas and Colorado State Fair among Pueblo summer events

From the new Taco Palooza to the 2026 Colorado State Fair, here is a look at the major events coming to Pueblo this summer.
The New York Times

The New York Hip-Hop Soundtracking the Knicks’ Run to the N.B.A. Finals

From old-school stars to young upstarts, the birthplace of hip-hop is basking in the big moment. By Jonathan Abrams From his courtside seat at Knicks games, the rapper Fat Joe and the rest of the ...
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From awkward starts to strong chemistry for ‘Stars on the Floor 2026’ duos

The pressure is on and the competition intensifies as "Stars on The Floor" Season 2 prepares for the final dance battle this weekend. We had the chance to get updates from the Dance Stars who shared ...
NPR

'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 ...
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Rob Base, hip-hop artist behind ‘It Takes Two,’ dies after cancer battle

(WJW) – Rob Base, the hip-hop artist who made up half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died. The “It Takes Two” rapper, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, died peacefully surrounded by family ...
Yardbarker

30 hip-hop songs that defined the 2010s

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's become ...
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Jonnie Park Opens Up About Hip-Hop, Identity and New Memoir “SPIT: A Life In Battles”

From Los Angeles battle rap stages to Hollywood writers’ rooms, Jonnie Park, better known as Dumbfoundead, has built a career through music, storytelling, and raw honesty. In his new memoir, SPIT: A ...
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Falling out of love: Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta to end after 15 years

ATLANTA — VH1 announced on Tuesday that it’s ending “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” after 15 years. The network said that it will end the show with a final six-part limited series named “Love & Hip Hop: The ...