Blake Snell feels humiliated as an old rap song plays during his rehab appearance.
When Blake Snell took the mound for the Ontario Tower Buzzers on Tuesday night, his main aim was to continue building strength ahead of his return to the Dodgers. But once he began his warm-up pitches, that focus seemed to waver. During warm-ups, the game’s presentation team surprised him by playing one of his rap […]
Man Admits Guilt in the 2002 Murder of Rap Legend Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC
New Developments in Jam Master Jay’s Murder Case NEW YORK (AP) — After nearly 25 years since the tragic death of a rap icon, the case of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has taken a significant turn. Jay Bryant, involved in the decades-old murder investigation, admitted in court on Monday that he participated in the crime. […]
Mamdani earned a bit more in rap royalties during the 2025 mayoral campaign, according to tax returns.
It’s a modest amount for Zo. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s previously paused rap career picked up traction during his 2025 mayoral campaign, as outlined in his tax documents. However, he didn’t completely step away from the music scene. Under the name Mr. Cardamom, he raked in $2,700 in royalties that year, which, while not a huge […]
Drill rap rivalry could be linked to the tragic stray-bullet death of a 7-month-old girl in NYC.
Authorities suspect that a drill-rap rivalry among housing projects in Brooklyn might have led to the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old baby girl. According to law enforcement, the shooting took place in Williamsburg on April 1, when the gunman, Amri Green, opened fire, targeting rapper Jamari Patterson, who is the baby’s father. Green, 21, was […]
School district invests $270K in ‘Rap Camp’ as math scores decline
An underperforming school district in California is investing nearly $300,000 to collaborate with an organization to implement a rap-based curriculum, which has sparked “alarming” concerns, according to the Justice Department. The Merced City School District, known for its low performance among California schools, has secured a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, as noted in […]
Rap Group Kneecap Headlines Concert for Leftists in Cuba During National Blackout, Advocating for Palestine
A group of well-off leftists from Europe and the U.S. traveled to Cuba over the weekend for a concert, staying at a luxury hotel while many Cubans grappled with food shortages and blackouts. Among those present were members of the Irish rap group Kneecap, who arrived in Havana for a benefit concert but got a […]
School district in California spends $270K to teach rap to students
The Merced City School District in California, known for its poor performance in education, is allocating nearly $300,000 to a rap education initiative, sparking concern among DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocacy groups. Earlier this year, the district entered a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, a Fresno-based organization that promotes an “edutainment” model. This […]
Virginia professor’s claims of a hate crime against white teens for playing rap music found to be unfounded
Charges of hate crimes against several white teenagers were dropped after a Black professor from Virginia Tech reported being targeted in a racially motivated incident involving loud rap music and snow being thrown at him outside his home. Dr. Onwubiko Agogino, a sociology professor at the University of Virginia, stated in a police report from […]
Change in trends: No rap in the Top 40 for the first time since 1989
Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” Falls from Billboard’s Top 40 Kendrick Lamar’s track “Luther” has officially fallen off Billboard’s Top 40 chart. This marks a significant moment in music history, as it’s the first time in 35 years that hip-hop won’t be part of this list. Blaze TV Host Jason Whitlock expressed his joy about this change. […]
This rap group highlighted ‘Strong Island’ in hip-hop and overcame the NYC barrier.
631 is still number one. JVC Force, a group of hip-hop pioneers, put the suburbs on the map during the late 1980s with their well-known anthem “Strong Island.” This catchy tribute to Long Island has recently gained renewed appreciation internationally. “People have approached me and expressed how significant that song is to them,” said AJ […]