Chino XL's Cause Of Death Revealed

Chino XL's family has revealed the veteran Bronx-bred rapper died of suicide. As they explained in a statement, "With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life. It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in ho...Read more

Rock Hall Induction Announces Appearances By Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Chuck D & Method Man

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage Field House on October 19. On Wednesday (September 25), the Rock Hall rolled out its first batch of performers and presenters, which includes actress Julia Roberts, Dr. Dre, Jelly Roll, James Taylor and Dua...Read more

3 Melancholy Gypsys—Murs, Eligh & Scarub—Reunite For Rare Denver Performance

Three Living Legends recently descended upon Denver, Colorado for Rooster ArtFest 2024. On Sunday (September 22), Murs, Eligh and Scarub reunited for a special 3 Melancholy Gypsys set and performed their first new single in four years, "Laserbeam."  Murs, who hasn't performed with Living Legends in...Read more

The Fearless 4 Reunite For First Time In Over A Decade

The Fearless 4 reunited for a show at the Blue Gallery in New York City on Friday (September 13). It marked the pioneering Hip-Hop group's first performance together in more than a decade. They sailed through live renditions of "F-4000," Problems Of The World," "Creepin' Up On Ya" and their most rec...Read more

Lil Troy Back Home After Suffering Massive Heart Attack

Lil Troy, most famous for his 1998 hit "Wanna Be A Baller," is back home after a near-death experience. Earlier this week, the Houston native suffered a serious heart attack that landed him in the hospital. Willie D of the Geto Boys suggested he was "fighting for his life." But in a text conversatio...Read more

Public Enemy, De La Soul, Cypress Hill, Too $hort, Eric B & Rakim Among "Hip-Hop 101" Performers

Public Enemy, De La Soul, Cypress Hill, Too Short, Eric B & Rakim, Dilated Peoples and Mistah F.A.B. will perform as part of the "Hip-Hop 101: New York to The Bay" concert on November 9 in at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. The show, sponsored by Live Nation, reunites Chuck D and Flavo...Read more