The music industry in Jamaica is in a crisis and for once, the problem has nothing to do with piracy or streaming technologies. No, Jamaica is facing a different problem with their entertainment industry, one that has its roots in slavery.
Mare, 28, an indigenous Zapotec, has made a name for herself on the Latin American hip-hop scene. Her rap stands out in part because of her indigenous roots, the poverty she's endured, as well as her politicised upbringing.
The "Redskins" took two losses this weekend, one on the field in Atlanta, the other in Congress in California.
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Check out what some of the nominees wore on their feet as they strolled the red carpet at the 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Hundreds and thousands of African-American men and women gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.
"I really explain to the world how things like this occur and have occurred since 1970 when gangbangin' was created in Los Angeles and its surrounding cities and hoods." - Game on "The Documentary 2"
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted a special cocktail reception dubbed “Making Hits-Story” in...
Rapper Lil Dicky is being hailed as a marketing with wiz, thanks to the debut of his independently released album The Professional.
But is the rapper ultimately doing more harm than good?
"There are many rules that MMA fighters must follow that they may not want to. However, as professional fighters they have no choice, to protect the integrity of our sport." - Din Thomas - American Top Team
A music theory professor at Indiana University is exploring the complexities of Hip-Hop culture through the Jacob School of Music. It is the first time a film series of this sort has been presented at IU Cinema, the campus’ movie theater.
The Black Student Union at UC Berkeley is pushing back against the treatment of African Americans on the campus.
Protests are taking place on the campus of UCLA, thanks to Kanye West themed a fraternity/sorority party that has sparked outrage.
"As a young brown man, born and raised in Australia, I’m dictated by societal norms to fit in and play a certain role. If I want anything outside of what’s expected of me, then that’s trouble. I’m told that I’m not allowed to." - L FRESH The LION
Young Thug’s new release Slime Season just hit the net and it may be hard for many people to understand just what the hell Thugger is rapping, singing or talking about.
Pharrell Williams has a new book called "Happy." Check out this press conference he had surrounding the book in the U.K.
Phillip Drake, a junior majoring in business administration, is selling those glowing hoverboards to other students.
drinking potato vodka, and less sugary liquor can help you avoid a bad morning, while taking a capsule of activated charcoal, or alcohol detox pills can also be of use to start the next day off right.
The engineers at Beats spent “countless” days developing a new set of Bluetooth speakers designed satisfy the demands of audiophiles...
For the past five years, Hip-Hop has been used as a tool for students to ease into campus life at Ohio State, thanks to the OSU Freestyle Rap and Beatbox Club.
Considered by many a form of political expression - part-protest, part-advocacy - "Flexn" gained momentum in the era of unrest following the police killings of two black men in the US: Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York City.
You have to give it up to El-P and Killer Mike for their willingness to explore unchartered territory in Hip-Hop with the release of their album Meow The Jewels.
Amazon.com seems to be angling for dominance of the gaming convention market with the launch of the inaugural TwitchCon.
Student athletes who hoped to get a piece of the millions of dollars that merchandise, games, and TV rake in annually for the NCAA were severely disappointed last week.
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Fetty Wap's successful year has culminated in a #1 album. The rapper's self-titled debut just landed on top of Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Dick Cady and escort Katina Powell have written an expose of recruiting tactics used in the basketball program at University of Louisville and it's causing major controversy!
Teachers are tapping into brain science to boost learning! Peep this!!
After a twist of fate, fighters Ryan Bader and Rashad Evans battled in the ring as the headliners of UFC 192 in Houston, Texas.
Although he may or may not have intended to, Hip-Hop star Drake made a statement in 2015 about the current state and the future of the music industry when he unexpectedly released If You're Reading This It's Too Late.
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There's no doubt that The Fillmore Philadelphia will become a popular stop for fans who want an awesome concert experience and rappers who demand nothing but the best for the live shows.
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According to a UN's proposal, social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will have to check in with the government and police their websites!
The shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon is the 45th mass shooting of the year...
The past 15 years have been good ones for college football quarterbacks, and it looks like this football season will be no different.
"In many ways, location-based mobile dating apps are becoming a digital bathhouse for millennials wherein the next sexual encounter can literally just be a few feet away—as well as the next STD..."
RapGenius.com founders Tom Lehman and Ilan Zechory will explain how a fight at Penn Station in Philadelphia led them to seek couples therapy. And Dr. Ruth will explain why it made total sense!
Lack confidence? Well Rosebudd is an expert in "The World's Oldest Profession." He's put together a course on the matter.
The prominence of this single African-American man in discussions about violence against women in Australia can lead us to overlook widespread sexism in Australian society by men of all ethnicities.
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If 12 of the Gods or Goddesses that once roamed Mount Olympus were alive today, who would they become in human form.
Drake's career blew up before he finished high school. The rapper, who dropped out at the age of 15, eventually earned his high school diploma in 2012. That may have appeased Drake, but one fan wants to see the rapper continue his education.
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Growing and maintaining a beard has paid off for stars like LeBron James, rapper Drake and James Harden.
At this point, it is pretty much known that the saying "Netflix and chill" is just another way to say you want to hook up. For an older generation, this practice was known as taking your date out for "dinner and a movie."
A few weeks ago, Richard S. Busch, the lawyer who won the verdict for Marvin Gaye's family was a guest lecturer at Loyola. He explained the importance of copyrights to Professor Mark Davis' students.
In popular culture, even vegans like a little “beef” from time to time. From the playful jabs of Bo Diddley’s "Say Man," to The Beatles' riffing the sound of The Beach Boys on "Back in the USSR," many revel in a little bad blood between artists.
Learning from career challenges is a skill set that must be honed even when you are finished with school. Josh Windt and Marc Raziano, alumni of Penn State and rapper Party Thieves of West Point, came together to launch music careers, despite some obstacles in college.
