DJ Clark Kent's Death Prompts Wave Of Tributes From Chuck D, Pete Rock & Other Hip-Hop Legends

DJ Clark Kent died on October 24 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. His family confirmed the news on Instagram, writing in part, “IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE SHARE THE PASSING OF BELOVED RODOLFO A. FRANKLIN, KNOWN TO THE WORLD AS DJ CLARK KENT. CLARK PASSED AWAY THURSDAY EVENING SURROU...Read more

Chuck D, KRS-One & Furious Five's Melle Mel & Scorpio Unite For "Project 2025"

Chuck D, KRS-One and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five’s Melle Mel and Scorpio have dropped a new song called “Project 2025.” The politically motivated track asks, “Hip-hop, where is your voice?” Produced by Scorpio, who weaved 2Pac, Ice Cube and The Isley Brothers into the beat, the song mar...Read more

Roxanne Shanté, Grandmaster Caz & Kool Moe Dee Latest Paid In Full Foundation Honorees

Roxanne Shanté was honored with the Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award in Las Vegas Nevada earlier this week alongside Grandmaster Caz and Kool Moe Dee. Sponsored by the Paid In Full Foundation, founded by Ben and Felicia Horowitz in 2022, the awards carried on the organization's mission of rewarding "trans...Read more

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