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Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer Who Led the Family Stone, Dies at 82
Entertainment · United States

Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer Who Led the Family Stone, Dies at 82

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Sly Stone, a onetime San Francisco deejay turned pop and funk music innovator, has died. He was 82. See the Story
Slick Rick Returns After 26 Years with 'Victory' Album and Proves Hip-Hop Storytelling Still Reigns
Will Smith · London

Slick Rick Returns After 26 Years with 'Victory' Album and Proves Hip-Hop Storytelling Still Reigns

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth with his first new project in nearly three decades. He’s reminding the world of his timeless rap prowess on his visual album, “Victory,” released Friday. It marks Slick Rick’s first album since 1999’s “The Art of Storytelling.” This new projec…See the Story
Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘Not Like Us’ In Toronto, Crowd Asks for Encore
Drake · Toronto

Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘Not Like Us’ In Toronto, Crowd Asks for Encore

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Kendrick Lamar rapped "Not Like Us" in Toronto and the crowd asked for an encore.See the Story

Getting in More Steps May Prevent the Leading Cause of Disability in the US, Study Says

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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Getting your steps in is good for your health, but it may also help keep you from being affected by disability later, new research has found. Walking 100 minutes a day was associated with a 23% reduced risk of chronic low back pain, according to a study published Friday in t…TikTok · United StatesSee the Story

Fat Joe & Jadakiss Host Father’s Day Lunch for 70 Families Impacted by Criminal Justice System

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day luncheon at Sei Less NYC on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) for 70 fathers and their families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Joe & Jada podcast co-hosts shared words of wisdom and traded stories with the families on hand while munching on an array of delectable Asian fusion dishes at the Manhattan staple. Related …Father's Day · New YorkSee the Story

How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Niyi Okuboyejo

Niyi Okuboyejo doesn’t just serve looks, he curates entire moods. He’s an award-winning Nigerian fashion designer and founder of the brand, Post-Imperial. His creations have been featured in The New York Times and GQ, and he’s also been a recipient of the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award in Menswear Award. Niyi moves through NYC drawing inspiration from cultural spaces, sidewalk style, and long conversations over good food. Whether …New York State · New YorkRead Article

The Top 5 Moments From The Weeknd’s MetLife Stadium Show

Adorned in a black robe and mask like the high-priest of toxicity — or the R&B Phantom of the Opera — The Weeknd used the third night of his MetLife stadium tour stop for a virtuoso exercise in musical theater. For this edition of his After Hours til Dawn Tour stop, Abel leaned into all his powers of ambiance and mystique while also reminding everyone that, of course, those theatrics are still surpassed by a voice and catalog that have dominated…Dave Chappelle · East RutherfordSee the Story

A Change In YNW Melly Case Makes Death Penalty More Probable

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.Hip-hop artist YNW Melly will remain behind bars while awaiting retrial in his double murder case. In July 2023, the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision following nineteen days of litigation, thus causing a mistrial in the years-long legal case. The new trial is scheduled to begin in September. In May, attorneys representing the artis…Broward County · Broward CountyRead Article

De La Soul, Yasiin Bey to Perform in Iceland on the Longest Day of the Year

De La Soul and Pharoahe Monch are among the big names taking the stage at the LÓA music festival, which is happening in Laugardalur, Reykjavík, on June 21. Also among the star-studded lineup is Jamie xx, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Havoc of Mobb Deep, Joy Anonymous, and Skratch Bastid– as well as Icelandic artists like GDRN, Hildur, Saint Pete, Gugusar, Inspector Spacetime and more. “Music lovers can start the countdown,” festival organizer Benedikt F…Reykjavík · ReykjavíkRead Article

Angie Martinez Talks Authenticity, Podcasting and Lauren London

Angie Martinez has done well with her own podcast. After becoming a mainstay on Hot 97 before joining Power 105, she partnered with iHeartRadio to launch her IRL podcast in 2022. In a new interview with Billboard, Martinez explains why authenticity was an important element for her approach to the podcast.“It’s been exactly what I wanted it to be,” she explains to Billboard. “I started quietly and was self-funding it at first because I really wan…New York City · New YorkSee the Story

"From the Basement to the Culture: How ‘Rap City’ Became Hip-Hop’s Eternal Pulse"

Rap City was proof. By the time the show made its BET debut on Aug. 11, 1989, hip-hop was the rallying cry of Black America, reduced to a catchy whisper throughout mainstream America. The Grammys wouldn’t air our awards. Radio rarely played our music. MTV birthed Yo! MTV Raps in 1988, years after music titans like Rick James and David Bowie questioned the network’s apparent erasure of Black artists. To many, hip-hop was a fad. Rap City was proof…Washington DC · WashingtonRead Article

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