Fans across hip-hop are now mourning another rap veteran gone too soon. This morning (July 30), Chino XL’s family used his Instagram account to announce that the rapper-actor passed away at his home this past Sunday. He was 50 years old.In a joint statement, Chino’s daughters reflected on his role as their father, a New York-born, Puerto Rican lyricist with a serious penchant for wordplay.“Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most […]
Quavo is a part of Vice President Kamala Harris' Atlanta campaign rally where he speaks about raising awareness for gun violence.Quavo Participates in Kamala Harris Campaign RallyOn Tuesday (July 30), 2024 presidential hopeful Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a campaign rally in Atlanta at Georgia State University in support of her bid for POTUS. Former Migos member Quavo popped out at the event where he gave a brief speech."One of these issues that I care about is resolving the gun violence issues," Quavo […]
Classic hip-hop fans are mourning the death of Queens legend DJ Polo, who died this weekend aged 63. Born Thomas Pough, DJ Polo would become half of one of rap’s preeminent DJ/MC duos alongside Nathaniel “Kool G Rap” Wilson. Kool G Rap and DJ Polo would form the bedrock sound and aesthetic for a certain brand of hardcore East Coast hip-hop. Their influence can be felt in virtually every street artist that followed; from the Notorious B.I.G. to The LOX […]
Lil Yachty is facing backlash for dissing New York fashion and claiming Atlanta sets the trends now.Lil Yachty Has Controversial Fashion OpinionOn July 24, Boat released the latest episode of his A Safe Place Podcast, on which he broached the topic of New York City's identity during a conversation with Bronx, N.Y. rapper-producer Cash Cobain."I feel like New York didn't have this, like...I don't want to say identity," Boat said around the 47:33-mark of the interview below. "Y'all are so clearly separated now. […]
Cardi B calls out Donald Trump after he made a concerning promise about police officers getting federal immunity if he becomes president again this past weekend.Cardi B Blasts Donald Trump for Funding PoliceOn Saturday (July 27), Cardi B hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to address some remarks Donald Trump made during his rally in St. Cloud, Minn. earlier that day. In his lengthy speech, which can be viewed below, the former President promised to give police officers legal protection […]