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The Afrika Bambaataa molestation accusations continue as Zulu Nation apologizes to the alleged victims of the hip-hop pioneer, the very organization founded by Bambaataa to represent art and unity in the hip-hop community. This past Tuesday (May 31) the organization issued a surprise apology to the reported victims of Bambaataa after it had questioned their credibility in earlier statements. -
Bjork Talks Sexism in New Interview, Says the Music and Film Industry Is a 'Boys Club'
Ever outspoken, Bjork talks sexism in the music and film industries in a new interview. At the launch of her exhibition 'Bjork Digital,' the artist expressed that she believes both the acting and film industries to have issues with sexism and equality between genders. She also counts herself as having been very fortunate. -
Kraftwerk Loses 'Metall auf Metall' Copyright Case Against Hip-Hop Producer Moses Pelham
Kraftwerk has officially lost its long-running copyright case against Moses Pelham regarding a sample from the song “Metall auf Metall.” The case has spanned a full 19 years and has now had unfavorable results for Kraftwerk by the highest German authority, ruling in the German hip-hop producer’s favor. -
Troy Ave is Being Held Without Bail Following Arraignment in the T.I. Concert Shooting Case
Troy Ave is being held without bail following his arraignment in the T.I. concert shooting case. The Brooklyn rapper, real name Roland Collins, has been charged with attempted murder as well as criminal possession of a weapon at the incident this past Wednesday (May 31) in Irving Plaza in New York City. The shooting left three wounded and Collins’ bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter, dead. -
Paul McCartney Says Comparing Themselves to the Beatles Was the 'Kiss of Death' for Oasis
In a new interview, Paul McCartney talked Oasis and said that comparing themselves to The Beatles in a 1996 MTV segment was “the kiss of death” for the up and coming band. The Oasis interview in 1996 was in regards to their two albums, 'Definitely Maybe' and '(What’s The Story) Morning Glory.' Noel Gallagher later admitted in the press that he was “high” when he gave that interview last year in 2015. -
Lil Wayne Birdman Lawsuit Heads to Court, No Settlement Reached
Just when you thought the two Cash Money rappers were on their way to resolving their business differences with a settlement, thus keeping it out of court, a new report determined that this is no longer the case. Lil Wayne and Birdman failed to reach an agreement causing the $51 million lawsuit to head straight to court. -
Prince Ascends the 'Billboard' 200 in Death, Sales of the Artist’s Back Catalog Surging
Venerable artist Prince is still making waves in the music world, even in death. Upon the artist's unexpected demise last month, sales and radio plays of the revered musician's catalog soared to formerly unseen heights. -
Curren$y Drops New Mixtape 'The Legend of Harvard Blue,' Invokes '70s Pic 'Truck Turner'
Yesterday, rapper Curren$y dropped a new mixtape, 'The Legend of Harvard Blue.' The eight-song release is Spitta's sixth mixtape this year, its title deriving from a character's name in the 1974 Isaac Hayes blaxploitation film, 'Truck Turner.' -
Death Grips Share New Song 'More Than the Fairy' Featuring Primus Bassist Les Claypool
Yesterday evening, enigmatic experimental hip-hop trio Death Grips unexpectedly shared a new song online. The cut, “More Than the Fairy,” features Les Claypool of Primus on bass. The new tune follows their just-released fifth album, 'Bottomless Pit.' -
Bon Iver to Join Up with The National for 'Invisible Bridge' Concert This Fall
Justin Vernon of indie-folk fixture Bon Iver will join forces this fall with The National's Bryce Dessner for a special concert engagement called 'Invisible Bridge.' Dessner is curating the affair to take place September 25 at Philharmonie de Paris. -
Ellie Goulding Refuses to be "Criticized" on Twitter After Speaking Out Against Donald Trump
Ellie Goulding is refusing to be criticized on Twitter after speaking out on Donald Trump via social media and expressing exactly how she feels about the controversial Republican candidate. While Goulding has never been known for being particularly political, she still feels that she shouldn’t be criticized for her views. -
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Due to a sinus and throat infection, Ariana Grande did not perform at Rock in Rio, a festival located in Lisbon, Portugal, over the weekend. Grande was slated to perform this past Sunday (May 29) but was ordered by a doctor to opt out of the performance while she recovers from the illness.
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