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Veteran rapper Kidd Creole has been convicted in connection to the fatal stabbing of an NYC man that was homeless. According to ABC 7, 62-year-old Creole—born Nathaniel Glover—was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter by a New York Supreme Court jury Wednesday. The Bronx native, who was also a member of legendary rap group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was arrested more than four […]

Fresh off linking up with Kanye West on “Glory,” a new song that was previewed last week in a Beats by Dre commercial, Dr. Dre appears to have more new music on the horizon. On Monday, Diggin’ in the Crates legend Diamond D took to Instagram to reveal he’s heard some unreleased new material from Dre.  “@drdre played […]

Legendary rapper and producer, Duke Bootee, died at the age of 69, the New York Times confirmed on Saturday.  Born Edward Fletcher in Elizabeth, Georgia, Bootee was a rapper and producer associated with Sugar Hill Records. He’s best known for his work with Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. This connection led to […]

In Swizz Beatz‘s opinion, the rap stars of today should be paying “taxes” to hip-hop’s founders. Consider them membership dues. He said as much during a conversation with Joe Budden when the two were talking on Beatz’s Zone Radio on Instagram Live, as reported by Page Six.  “I want to raise a million dollars for […]