North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to designate Petey Pablo’s 2001 hit “Raise Up” as the state’s official hip-hop song, highlighting its cultural ties and statewide references. Filed by ...
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The N.C. General Assembly is considering a bill that would make the North Carolina rapper’s hit “Raise Up” a state anthem.
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Grammy Award-winning Ozomatli will perform with opener DJ Naka starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Belly Up Aspen, ...
Memphis native and Grammy Award-winning producer, author, and visionary Drumma Boy noted the significance of the project ...
We speak with Cheryl ‘The Pearl’ Cook and Gwendolyn ‘Blondy’ Chisolm of the foundational all-woman hip-hop trio — in ...
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed. In a statement, the organisation said Bambaataa helped shape a "global ...
Dr. Dre has joined the Forbes' billionaire list, along with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.