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Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff's shooting death
Read full article: Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff's shooting deathThe trauma Migos rapper Quavo suffered after witnessing his nephew Takeoff being gunned down last year is a disturbing experience he says he doesn’t want anyone else to endure.
Witnesses drag feet at trial of Nipsey Hussle shooter
Read full article: Witnesses drag feet at trial of Nipsey Hussle shooterA judge has issued a bench warrant for an eyewitness to the shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle for failing to appear at the trial of the man charged with first-degree murder in the slaying.
Key witness in Nipsey Hussle killing is pressed over errors
Read full article: Key witness in Nipsey Hussle killing is pressed over errorsAn attorney for the man on trial for killing rapper Nipsey Hussle pressed the woman who says she served as the unwitting getaway driver over errors in the testimony she gave for the prosecution.
Nipsey Hussle's last moments detailed as murder trial opens
Read full article: Nipsey Hussle's last moments detailed as murder trial opensA Los Angeles prosecutor says the killing of Nipsey Hussle was premeditated by a man charged with fatally shooting the Grammy Award-winning rapper outside his clothing store three years ago.
Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirations
Read full article: Q&A: Hit-Boy talks Grammy producer nod, rapper aspirationsHit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hop’s biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.
New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'
Read full article: New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from rapper Roddy Ricch, a prequel to the TV series “Yellowstone” on Paramount+ and Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino's “The Hand of God.”.
Slain rapper Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis
Read full article: Slain rapper Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in MemphisTwo days before he was gunned down while buying cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment.
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out
Read full article: 12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd outAnd it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists went political
Read full article: BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists went politicalThe BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipsey’s family, we love you.”The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. “I used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be me going up there accepting my award’ — and now it is.”Though the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncé won the BET HER award for “Brown Skin Girl,” shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.
Netflix's 'Rhythm + Loud' features late rapper Nipsey Hussle
Read full article: Netflix's 'Rhythm + Loud' features late rapper Nipsey HussleThe first stop for judges T.I., Cardi B and Chance the Rapper is Los Angeles, where T.I. recruits the late rapper Nipsey Hussle to help him scout out local talent. The premiere episode of "Rhythm + Flow" features a guest appearance by the West Coast rapper, who was shot and killed on March 31. My partner, the legendary Nipsey Hussle," T.I., also known as Tip, narrates in the first episode. "Rhythm + Flow" debuted on Netflix on October 9.
Lauren London & Nipsey Hussle's Son Kross Turns 3 -- See His Sweet Tributes on 1st Birthday
Read full article: Lauren London & Nipsey Hussle's Son Kross Turns 3 -- See His Sweet Tributes on 1st BirthdayLauren London says the son she shares with late rapper Nipsey Hussle is everything they prayed for and more. Hussle's sister Samantha also penned a heartfelt birthday tribute to her nephew. Lauren London took to her Instagram story on Sunday to give fans a glimpse inside Kross' birthday party, which appears to be a Batman-themed event. We gonna get nominated,'" Khaled said, adding, "I'm just grateful for the nomination and grateful to work with the king, Nip." Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle's Family Emotionally Accept Humanitarian Award on Behalf of Late RapperLauren London Pays Tribute to Nipsey Hussle and More Sweet Father's Day PostsLauren London Honors Nipsey Hussle With Tattoo of His Face: 'Real Love Never Dies'