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Hip Hop Weekly Newsletter
LL Cool J recently spoke about hip-hop culture at the Paris Olympics and expressed his hope that breaking (breakdancing) will be included in the 2028 games.
He also shared his love for hip hop and his excitement about the future of the culture.
Delhi has become the epicentre of the Desi Hip-Hop (DHH) movement in India, with its cultural diversity, open-minded audience, and thriving music scene influencing artists from across the country.
The city has produced some of the most relevant names in the DHH scene and continues to be a driving force in the genre.
Jay-Z has confirmed that he will regain the rights to his debut album "Reasonable Doubt" once Roc-A-Fella Records' ownership of the copyright expires in 2031.
This move comes amidst ongoing drama surrounding Dame Dash's portion of the record label.
Renowned hip-hop DJ QBert will be headlining a show at Electric Haze in Worcester, showcasing his scratching talents.
QBert also discusses his work as a media manager and his upcoming projects.
Novel Fergus is a Hong Kong rapper who is using his music to champion Chinese culture through a unique lens.
He combines American hip hop with his Hong Kong roots and focuses on telling his own story instead of emulating Western rappers.
Legendary hip-hop artists and organisations marched through The Bronx to spread a message of peace and improved health, urging fans to turn away from violence and prioritise health screenings.
They hope to establish neighbourhoods dedicated to hip-hop in cities across the country.
Lowkey's "Genocide Joe" is a powerful musical indictment of US President Joe Biden and the destructive impact of US foreign policy.
With intense lyrics and striking visuals, Lowkey challenges mainstream narratives and calls for social change.
Roc Nation's Rapman discusses his Netflix series "Supacell," representation of Black people in Afrofuturism, and his plans for the future of the genre.
Conway The Machine recently revealed his top 5 rappers of all time based on their lyrical ability.
He also confidently claimed to have the best pen game in the industry.
No CPR is a collaboration between Wish Master and Farma G, bringing together UK hip hop heavy weights for a raw and revolutionary project.
The album features a star-studded lineup and is a manifesto for the future of the genre.
August, 1990, N.W.A. released their second album and only EP, "100 Miles And Runnin."
This iconic project marked their first release without Ice Cube and included the legendary diss track "No Vaseline." Despite the absence of Cube, the EP reached platinum status and solidified N.W.A.'s place in hip hop history.