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June 14, 2023
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Slick Rick Interview – Hip-Hop, Storytelling, What’s Next

[ad_1] Interview Vanessa SattenImages Ahmed Klink Set Design Michael SturgeonDa Art of Storytellin’Interview: Vanessa SattenImages: Ahmed Klink Set Design: Michael SturgeonA true hip-hop legend, Slick Rick is one of the most name-dropped, shouted-out, sampled and interpolated rappers in hip-hop history. Artists such as Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Jeezy, Nas, Gucci Mane, Big Sean and many more have honored the British American MC in or with their music. Besides Rick's lyrical prowess and innovative use of storytelling, the rapper is known for his unique style of dressing and elaborate jewelry collection. All this combined makes Slick Rick an icon...

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June 14, 2023
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Slick Rick Discusses Storytelling, Style for XXL’s Legends Cover

[ad_1] Every rapper has a story to tell, but none can do it quite like Slick Rick, whose rhymes and style have influenced the culture for nearly 40 years. Rick is arguably hip-hop's most superb storyteller, and has a catalog of renowned, imaginative tracks like "Mona Lisa" and "Children's Story" demonstrating his skill. As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary in August, Slick Rick is honored with XXL's Legends cover. This is part of a digital series celebrating some of the most impactful artists in hip-hop’s history, which has also honored Fat Joe and Lil' Kim.The London-born, Bronx-raised MC has come along way since he made his first song, "The Show" with Doug E. Fresh in 1985....

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June 14, 2023
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Tupac’s Father Believes Killer Had Nothing to Do With Pac’s Death

[ad_1] Tupac Shakur's biological father, Billy Garland, says he believes his son's alleged killer actually had nothing to do with 'Pac's death. In fact, Garland alleges that the government had something to do with the hip-hop icon's murder.On Sunday (June 11), The Art of Dialogue released another clip of their lengthy interview with Tupac Shakur's estranged father, Billy Garland. Throughout the segment, interviewer Delray Richardson questions Garland regarding his opinions on the late rapper's 1996 murder and the mysterious details surrounding it.Tupac Shakur's Father Doesn't Believe Orlando Anderson Had Anything to Do With His Son's DeathAfter the Art of Dialogue interviewer explained to Billy Garland that in the years following Tupac Shakur's murder, Keffe D, the uncle of possible murder suspect...

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YNW Melly’s Most Popular Songs Earn Over 1 Million Spotify Stream

[ad_1] While YNW Melly is fighting for his life, possibly literally, in court, his fans are streaming his old music like crazy.YNW Melly's Spotify Streams See Boost as Double-Murder Trial BeginsYNW Melly's double-murder trial officially began on Monday (June 12) with opening statements. Since the trial started, Melly's Spotify numbers have been skyrocketing. According to streaming numbers site kworb.net, Melly's hit single "Murder on My Mind" was streamed 654,191 times in the last 24 hours on Spotify. The track "Suicidal" is up a quarter-million streams since Monday. "223's" featuring 9lokknine has seen a surge of over 200,000 streams, while "Mixed Personalities" with Kanye West has seen an uptick of over 132,000 listens.ynw melly top spotify streams...

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YNW Melly Uses Instagram to Promote His Own Murder Trial

[ad_1] YNW Melly apparently wants all eyes on him during his double-murder trial and is promoting the court case on social media.YNW Melly Promotes His Trial on InstagramOn Tuesday (June 13), the second day of YNW Melly's murder trial took place in Broward County, Fla. court where the rapper is facing two first-degree murder charges in connection to the deaths of his friends YNW Juvy (Chris Thomas, 20) and YNW Sakchaser (Anthony Williams, 21) on Oct. 26, 2018. Melly promoted trial on his Instagram account, telling fans to tune in."Go watch and support me during trial," he captioned a screenshot of himself in court, along with a green heart emoji. "Send a prayer for...

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June 13, 2023
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OutKast Will Never Put Out a New Album, Sleepy Brown Says

[ad_1] Fans holding out hope for a new OutKast album might need to recalibrate their expectations, according to frequent collaborator Sleepy Brown.Sleepy Brown Tells Fans OutKast Is OverOn Monday (June 12), TMZ caught up with up with Organized Noize member Sleepy Brown at Los Angeles International Airport and asked him to give fans an update on the status of legendary Atlanta duo OutKast. Sleepy's assessment of the situation was a bleak one."Will OutKast come back together? No, they not," Sleepy Brown revealed. "[Andre 3000] is on a whole other journey. He's...

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50 Hip-Hop Songs That Pay Tribute to Slick Rick

[ad_1] Slick Rick is rightly being celebrated in all corners of the rap world. The British-born, Brooklyn-raised lyricist is widely considered one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop.Rick's love of hip-hop started when he and his family immigrated from London and arrived in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1979. As a kid, he immersed himself in the culture and developed his now influential cool persona. In 1984, he partnered with beatboxer Doug E. Fresh and in 1985 they established themselves as Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D with the classic club anthem "The Show."But it was the B-side single, "La Di Da Di," that garnered MC Ricky D his worldwide fame. The rhymer's...

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June 13, 2023
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Lil Wayne Wants to Help Ja Morant, Skip Bayless Gets No Response

[ad_1] Lil Wayne apparently wants to serve as a mentor to Ja Morant but when sports broadcaster Skip Bayless reached out to connect the two, the Undisputed cohost says the NBA star didn't respond.Skip Bayless Reveals He Tried to Help Lil Wayne Get in Contact With Ja MorantDuring an episode on Skip Bayless' The Skip Bayless Show, which aired on June 9, the sports analyst talked about his failed attempt and playing middle man to Weezy's desired mentorship of troubled Memphis Grizzlies point-guard Ja Morant."[Lil Wayne] texted me," Skip Bayless says in the episode clip below. "He said, 'Hey, can you connect me with Ja because I could help him? I've been there,...

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June 13, 2023
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Gunplay Goes Off on Fans for Requesting GoFundMe Refund

[ad_1] Gunplay is going off on people who started asking for refunds for money they donated to his daughter's GoFundMe page after seeing Don Logan recently gift Rick Ross a diamond chain.Gunplay Goes Off About Refund RequestsOn Monday (June 12), the We in Miami Podcast debuted its latest episode featuring Gunplay. During the sit-down, the former Maybach Music Group rapper had some choice words for people wanting their money back."To every single one of you p**y-a** h*es and f**k n***as that went to GoFundMe and donated and went get a muthaf***in refund, you never gave it with your heart. You a piece of s**t. You'll die that way," Gunplay said directly to the camera."People...

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Playboi Carti Gifts NBA YoungBoy a Chain

[ad_1] It looks like Playboi Carti and YoungBoy Never Broke Again have a joint album on deck and have cemented their bond via the gift of jewelry.Playboi Carti Gifts NBA YoungBoy a New ChainOn Monday (June 12), Jewelry Unlimited shared video on Instagram of a chunky piece and chain the company was commissioned to make by Playboi Carti. The chain is made up of dozens of baguette stones, which hold a big upside-down cross made up of 11 solitaire stones. According to the company, the bling is a gift from Carti to NBA YoungBoy to celebrate their upcoming joint album."004KT @playboicarti GIFTS YOUNGBOY A CHAIN AHEAD OF THEIR NEW COLLAB ALBUM," the post is captioned.The second slide...

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