Hip Hop Rap - Page 28

October 14, 2022

Coolio’s oldest son speaks out about his dad's death and spirituality: ‘He was a great father’

Rapper Coolio, who died late last month at 59, "didn't fear death" and had "no regrets," his oldest son said in a new interview this week.

October 13, 2022

Ye, aka Kanye West, doubles down after fallout from antisemitic comments

After being locked out of Twitter and Instagram and reportedly dropped by his company's bank, Ye on Wednesday steadfastly defended his antisemitic social posts from last weekend.

October 6, 2022

Kanye West claims he didn't know ex-wife Kim Kardashian was 'close to the Clintons'

The rapper now legally known as Ye spoke to Fox News' Tucker Carlson in a wide-ranging interview on Thursday night.

October 6, 2022

Kanye West doubles down amid 'White Lives Matter' clothing backlash: 'THEY DO'

Kanye West on Wednesday doubled down on his "White Lives Matter" slogan following a backlash to its use on clothes in his Paris fashion show on Monday.

October 4, 2022

Los Angeles rapper Half Ounce shot and killed while walking home

The California rapper Half Ounce was shot and killed Monday night while walking home in the Koreatown neighborhood, his family told local media outlets.

September 30, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill restricting use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal cases

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Friday that will limit prosecutors' ability to use rap and hip-hop lyrics as evidence in criminal cases.

September 30, 2022

PnB Rock shooting: Father, teenage son charged with murder in rapper's killing

A week and a half after the fatal shooting of rapper PnB Rock in Los Angeles, a husband and wife and the man's 17-year-old son have been arrested in connection to his murder.

September 29, 2022

Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J and more celebrities react to shocking death of 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio

Rapper Coolio died unexpectedly at the age of 59 on Wednesday. In the aftermath of his loss, celebrities have taken to social media to recognize his artistry and contribution to the music scene.

September 28, 2022

Coolio, Grammy Award-winning rapper, dead at 59

Coolio's cause of death was not immediately clear. He died Wednesday in Los Angeles at 59. The '90s rapper sang "Gangsta's Paradise" and "Fantastic Voyage."

September 12, 2022

Rapper PnB Rock reportedly shot at a restaurant in Los Angeles

Rapper PnB Rock was reportedly shot while dining at a Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday. The victim's condition is not known.