Cypress Hill Reflects on Their Legacy with New Album *Dios Bendiga*
Cypress Hill, the first Latino hip-hop group to go platinum, pays tribute to its heritage and Mexican roots with its new album, *Dios Bendiga*. B-Real reflects on their pioneering role in the 1990s and the global growth of Latin hip-hop, while the group remains true to their authentic style without succumbing to trends…
Treach has officially called off a Naughty By Nature reunion
Treach has definitively ruled out any hope of a Naughty By Nature reunion after old conflicts with Vin Rock flared up again due to an old interview. Vin Rock responded by encouraging fans to focus on their own legacies and futures, while acknowledging that fans would like to see the group reunited. Despite the rift, they’re moving forward…
Diddy Sues Lil Rod Over Stolen Footage for Netflix Documentary
Diddy accuses Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones of stealing private documentary footage and selling it to the Netflix series about him, on which 50 Cent serves as executive producer. According to Diddy’s team, Jones abused their trust by stealing computer drives containing proprietary material and selling them without permission, while Netflix and the producers maintain that the material was obtained legally…
Suge Knight claims that several people were involved in Tupac's murder
Suge Knight vents his frustration over the trial of Keefe D, who is on trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, and claims that multiple people were involved in the murder, not just Keefe D. Knight emphasizes that he is being wrongfully accused and compares his sentence to those of others, pointing out inequality in the justice system…
Official Days of Honor for Rappers: How Hip-Hop Is Celebrated Culturally
Some rappers are honored with official commemorative days, recognized by cities or states, in tribute to their cultural impact and contribution to the community. These days, such as Tupac Shakur Day in Oakland, symbolize the recognition of hip-hop as a deeply rooted American culture and celebrate artists who remained true to themselves and supported their neighborhoods. The celebrations often include performances and…
Vic Mensa Launches Podcast with Chance the Rapper as His First Guest
Vic Mensa is launching his podcast series “The Vic Mensa Show” with Chance The Rapper as his first guest, in which he discusses music, culture, politics, and social issues. The series consists of 24 episodes and brings together guests from various disciplines, as Mensa continues his in-depth conversations about raising awareness through hip-hop. The podcast is an extension of…
August 12, 2026 – History Fact
Del The Funky Homosapien was born on August 12, 1972.
Suge Knight Wants to Distance Himself from the Tupac Murder Trial
Suge Knight, former CEO of Death Row Records and a witness to the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, does not want to be involved in the current trial against defendant Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Knight, who is currently serving a prison sentence for another case, refuses to testify despite having been directly present at the incident….
Reggie Wright Jr. Denies Involvement in Tupac's Murder in the Keefe D. Trial
Reggie Wright Jr., former head of security at Death Row Records, denies any involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur and emphasizes that he was not present at the incident at the MGM Grand in 1996. He is responding to the defense presented by Keefe D, who accuses Wright of orchestrating the murder, while Wright…
Kool Herc’s party marked the birth of hip-hop culture
On August 11, 1973, Kool Herc organized a party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in The Bronx, which is considered the birth of hip-hop culture. He introduced the technique of extending breaks using two turntables, which laid the foundation for DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Fifty years later, hip-hop has grown into a global culture, rooted…