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The Universal Hip Hop Museum Gets City Approved $350M Grant To Start Construction
L&M Developments and the City of New York closed on a $350 million grant to begin construction of the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx.
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PRESS ROOM: Hip Hop Hall of Fame Café & Hip Hop Museum Gallery to Open in New York
Officials said it would create jobs and revitalize Harlem and New York City in association with the Hall of Fame’s decade-long partnership with the annual Harlem Week Celebration and Harlem Hip Hop Festival with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.
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B Rock motivates youth through song
BY KIMBERLY KARIATI LOCAL hip-hop singer Tinashe Shawn Mawire, popularly known as B Rock, says his compositions seek to encourage youth to pursue their dreams regardless of circumstances. In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style, B Rock, who is also into events management, said he looked forward
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Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett, D-Nice Among Honorees At National Action Network’s Annual Triumph Awards
The National Action Network revealed the five winners' names for the annual Triumph Awards that recognize people for working to promote social, racial and economic justice in their communities.
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Robert Beck: One of the World's Most Legendary Pimps
Robert Beck was an American pimp who was better known as 'Iceberg Slim.' He became an influential author who sold over six million books. Many of Beck's novels were adapted into movies, and many of the imagery and tone of his books have been known to influence several rap musicians, including Ice
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Listen: Drake back on track with three new songs on 'Scary Hours 2' EP
Rapper Drake has dropped three new songs on his 'Scary Hours' sequel as fans await the release of his studio album 'Certified Lover Boy'. Watch the video for 'What Next' here.
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Ludacris Brings Animated Series 'Karma's World' To Netflix
Netflix has announced that Ludacris, 9 Story Media Group, and Karma’s World Entertainment will be producing a new CG animated series, Karma’s World
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Biz Markie hospitalized for unknown health condition - TheGrio
Hip-hop icon, Biz Markie, has been hospitalized in Maryland for weeks, according to multiple news reports. The rap legend, 56,... View Article The post Biz Markie hospitalized for unknown health condition appeared first on TheGrio.
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New Nipsey Hussle Biography Examines His Life, Legacy And Lasting Impact On Hip-Hop
Music journalist Rob Kenner is the first to tell Nip’s full story in “The Marathon Don’t Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle” released on March 23rd.
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Whodini's John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher Has Passed Away
The hip hop community has lost a great one when Whodini co-founder John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher died. He was 56. Fletcher's cause of death hasn't been reported but many are heartbroken […] The post Whodini's John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher Has Passed Away appeared first on Essence.
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Ludacris Joins Forces With Netflix For Animated Series Focused On Youth Empowerment
Ludacris is teaming up with Netflix for the creation of a new series focused on youth empowerment.
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J. Alexander Martin Continues Success With Expansion of the FUBU Brand
J. Alexander Martin's business acumen keeps him and his businesses going as FUBU continues expanding while still being "For Us, By Us."
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Eve Opens Up About Being Trashed for Marrying a White Man
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Actress Tanya Roberts is not dead, despite publicist's initial statement
Actress Tanya Roberts, best known as the Bond girl in A View to a Kill, is alive, despite her rep... View Article The post Actress Tanya Roberts is not dead, despite publicist initially claiming otherwise appeared first on TheGrio.
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National Museum of African American Music partners with Sony to educate students - TheGrio
A scholarship program and a new exhibit dedicated to Black music executives has been included in the mission at the... View Article The post National Museum of African American Music partners with Sony to educate students appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ice Cube: U.S. Printed $3T Without Any Inflation, Government And Banks Are Colluding Against The Poor
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube has never been one to bite his tongue – and lately he’s been using his voice to rally against the government’s economic practices. Cube said the government is colluding with banks to keep people in poverty. “America is a currency creator so there’s no reason for...
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Rapper D Smoke takes patient walk to Grammy recognition - Los Angeles Sentinel
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, D Smoke talked about the pressure of finding success outside ``Rhythm + Flow,'' how being a teacher matured his lyrics and his thoughts on why Grammy voters nominated him and other 35-and-up rappers in the best rap album
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New Biden Ads Feature Hip-Hop, R&B Icons | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Hip-hop icons Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris and R&B star Monica are highlighted in new ads unveiled Oct. 1 by the campaign of Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden. Released just two days after an embarrassingly disturbing presidential debate in which President Trump was perceived by many as
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DJ Steve Sutherland Has Died - Voice Online
DJ STEVE Sutherland has died, it has been confirmed. A pivotal figure within the development of... The post DJ Steve Sutherland Has Died appeared first on Voice Online.
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Do you know New York’s notorious jail bears name of a judge who sent free Blacks back into slavery? - Face2Face Africa
Since its opening in 1932, New York’s most infamous jail, Rikers Island, has been the subject of concern as it’s been characterized by violence, corruption, dangerous conditions, inadequate services, and overcrowding. Rikers Island, which is set for closure within the next six years, has seen a lot
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Rap Legend Kurtis Blow's Heart Transplant Was A Success
Great news! Hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow is on the road to recovery following a successful heart transplant on December 5. 'We give all glory to God for the perfect heart […] The post Rap Legend Kurtis Blow's Heart Transplant Was A Success appeared first on Essence.
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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five to be honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award - TheGrio
Hip-hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 63rd Grammy... View Article The post Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five to be honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on TheGrio.
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Warmth and Positivity Surrounds Actress Lauren London As She Prepares For the New Addition to the Family - Los Angeles Sentinel
A LA Sentinel source confirmed that Actress Lauren Nicole London is pregnant, information is still being gathered but there is an undeniable sense of warmth surrounding the
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Biggie's iconic crown sells at auction for nearly $600K - TheGrio
Sotheby’s held an inaugural hip-hop auction where memorabilia from several legendary rappers was auctioned off to the highest bidders with... View Article The post Biggie's iconic crown sells at auction for nearly $600K appeared first on TheGrio.
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Wade “Bunchy” Collins hopes to have opened the doors of Bunchy’s Homebrew, a Black-owned brewery in Tampa, by 2021.
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US rap icon DMX fighting for his life in hospital after heart attack
DMX's lawyer said he could not confirm a report by entertainment website TMZ that the 50-year-old New Yorker, known for his previous battles with drug addiction, had overdosed.
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