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Talib Kweli Calls Kanye West A “Poser” In Response To Backpacker Comments
Talib Kweli has responded once again to Kanye West’s “Drink Champs” interview calling him a “poser.” The “Get By” rapper took to Instagram sharing a […]
Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of Young Dolph
The hip-hop community is deeply mourning the death of Young Dolph. On Wednesday (Nov. 17), Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of […]
Young Dolph Shot and Killed at 36
UPDATE (Nov. 17): Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis has released a statement regarding the murder of Young Dolph in Memphis today. "This shooting is […]
New York Senators Introduce Bill To Limit Use Of Rap Lyrics In Criminal Trials
A new bill hopes to restrict the usage of rap lyrics in criminal trials. New York state senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey are introducing […]
Young Dolph’s Death Lead To Calls For Citywide Curfew In Memphis
Two city leaders want a curfew to be enacted in Memphis following Young Dolph’s death. Young Dolph was shot and killed at a local bakery […]
KNOW YA HIP HOP: MF DOOM, EPMD, And Boogie Down Production
On November 17, 2021, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and AllHipHop.com are set to celebrate Hip Hop History Month by highlighting the late great MF […]
Young Dolph’s Death Prompts Memphis Mayor To Ask For “Calm” In City
The mayor of Memphis addressed his city in the wake of Young Dolph’s death. Mayor Jim Strickland, who’s been in office since 2016, reacted to […]
Hip-Hop Mourns Young Dolph’s Death
Hip-Hop suffered a devastating loss when Young Dolph passed away on Wednesday afternoon. Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot […]
Young Dolph Murder Will Cause More Violence, Locals Fear
Police and residents fear violence in Memphis, Tennessee, will escalate after the shocking murder of Reverend local rapper Young Dolph. Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton […]