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hip hop
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Watch Leonardo DiCaprio Rap Gang Starr’s ‘DWYCK’ At His 49th Birthday Party
15 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
As far as white rappers go, Leo might not be Slim Shady or Vanilla Ice, but the homie can still flow.
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Signs Of The Times: Deaf Rappers Are Changing The Limits Of Language In Music [Video]
31 Jul 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
With South Africa recognising South African Sign Language (SASL) as the twelfth official national language just this month, it’s perfect timing to explore more ways to listen to music and support differently-abled artists.
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Cardi B Chucks Her Microphone At Fan Who Tossed A Drink At Her [Video]
31 Jul 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A fan thought it funny to toss their drink at the star as she was performing in Las Vegas this weekend, but they may have confused her with Adele, and instead of getting free merch, they got a microphone hurled right back at them.
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Whoah! Rolling Stone’s Top Five Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time
08 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
One of the truly remarkable things about hip-hop is that it evolves and expands faster than any other genre in music history.
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Three Top Cape Town Bands On Music, Life, And Where To Listen Live [Videos]
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We caught up with Dope Saint Jude, Lo Ghost and Hatchet Man to talk about the Cape Town music scene and the best places to listen live.
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These Kenyan Hip-Hop Grandpas Are The Coolest Cats You’ve Ever Seen [Images]
03 Jun 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
I know you love your grandfather and he rocks that tweed, but he has a long way to go before he can challenge these uber cool ballies.
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Mos Def Shouldn’t Have Worn A Turban To The Bellville Court [Video]
09 Mar 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mos Def was in Bellville yesterday, appearing in court over that World Passport incident – but things didn’t go too well from the start.
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People Are Going Nuts For Lamar’s Grammy Performance [Video]
16 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Watch Kendrick Lamar lay it down at the Grammy’s with his highly controversial performance of “The Blacker The Berry” and “Aright”.
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Pope Rapping Memes Are Out Of Control
01 Dec 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Pope Francis just got given a whole lot of material if he should ever decide to become a Catholic hip hop artist.
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The Majority Of Dead US Rappers Were Murdered
26 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to this article, you should be sending your kids to saxophone lessons so that they do not get murdered later in life.
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Hip Hop At Home – Check Out This Local Rap Duo Making Waves
03 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There are some new kids on the block up in Egoli and their music is taking the local hip hop scene by storm. Ladies and gents, we have two OG’s in the house.
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This Cutie Is the Winner Of Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts 2014
11 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After months of hard work and dedication it all came down to 3 finalists for the coveted Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts winner of 2014. Check out all the action here…
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Want To Be SA’s Next Big Hit? You Have Till Tomorrow Midnight
18 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Have you got what it takes to be SA’s next big up and coming musical talent? Well then, there’s no time to waste! Jack Daniels Music Scout’s are looking for you, and entries are still open.
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This CT Group May Just Be The Hidden Gem You’ve Been Searching For
30 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You don’t need to look too far to find some of the most forward-thinking hip-hop out there, as Cape Town houses two pioneers in the game right now.
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You Need To See This Rapper From Bothasig To Believe It [Video]
20 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Prepare your ears and mind for arguably the best white rapper to hit the scene since… well, ever. Hear HoneyMustard spit his rhymes here…
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WATCH: Fik Shun’s World Of Dance Video Is Beyond Anything You’ve Ever Seen
12 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’re going to want to go to dance lessons before you next go out – watch this guy dance himself to the top of the world with moves Michael Jackson could only have dreamed of.
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You Decide: Watch Jay Z And Beyonce Kiss As He Presents Her With VMA Award
25 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Beyonce and Jay Z show some serious affection on stage at the Video Music Awards, squashing rumours in the media of their possible divorce.
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Have You Heard Jay Z’s New Track? ‘I Got 99 Problems, But Nkandla Ain’t One’ [Lyrics]
21 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla-gate has caused such a stir that he has responded via song, taking on Jay Z’s “99 Problems” in his own unique way.
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You Think You Know The SA Music Scene, You Don’t [Video]
21 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The South African music scene features some incredible talent, and there is a new outlet for all unsigned musicians, bands and DJs who want to put their name on the map.
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Enjoy Kanye West’s Wisdom On… EVERYTHING
29 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kanye West is packed-full of some serious knowledge, apparently, and VICE has put together his best moments in a handy little list.
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NWA Biopic Launching Soon – ‘Straight Outta Compton’
23 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After years of languishing in the development hell, the NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton, is coming together and set for a release in 2015.
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Did Your Baby Announcement Even Vaguely Compare To This Couple’s? [VIDEO]
05 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Right. When you’re expecting a child, you’re also expected to make some sort of announcement, have a baby shower, or some sort of event that pre-empts the possibility of one of your friends complaining that ‘you didn’t tell them’. Most people tend to do it the old fashioned way, and some don’t even bother. But one couple from North Salt Lake City decided to do something a little different.
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Yes, Michelle Obama Is Actually Making A Hip-Hop Album
14 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As part of her ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative to tackle childhood obesity, the first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is making a hip-hop album. That’s right, the FLOTUS is going to make an album featuring the likes of Doug E. Fresh, Jordin Sparks, Matisyahu, Travis Barker, Ariana Grande, Ashanti and DMC.
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Today’s Meme – The Harlem Shake [VIDEO]
08 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
That’s correct, it’s called the Harlem Shake. And it’s a thing. And boy, has it escalated quickly. The Harlem Shake is a dance style developed in New York, and involves lifting one shoulder, pivoting, and lifting the opposite shoulder in quick succession. Thus: Electronic musician, Bauuer published his “Harlem Shake” track in May of 2012. […]
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Will Smith Freestyles For The First Time In Decades! [VIDEO]
31 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Fresh Prince is back! Recently, while at a celebrity friend’s birthday party, Will Smith took up the mic for the first in years and broke into a freestyle rap. Backed by the party’s official entertainer, Doug E. Fresh, Smith proceeds to steal the show and later teaches the crowd a very special dance.
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Jay-Z To Stop Bitching After Birth Of B.I.C.
18 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Less than a fortnight since Jay-Z and Beyoncé dropped their chart topping little nugget, Blue Ivy Carter, on the world, a mysterious poem started doing the rounds online, apparently penned by papa Hov himself. In it he swears to treat women better, and stop using the “B” word in his lyrics.
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Lil Wayne’s SA Tour Will Be A Sober One
07 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Looks like the only bottles in da club for Lil Weezy will be the ones filled with mineral water. Following his recent conviction for drug possession, the rapper isn’t allowed to consume alcohol or associate with anyone knowingly engaged in narcotics – good luck. Let’s see if he can last longer than (Camps Bay) “twenty minutes my broda”.
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Godfather Of Rap, Gil Scott-Heron, Passes Away
30 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most people think hip hop is all about guns, bitches, and money. And rightfully so. But long before all this mess it actually started very differently, with one man proclaiming: “The revolution will not be televised.” That man’s name was Gil Scott-Heron, also known as the “godfather of rap” and the “black Bob Dylan”. He passed away over the weekend.
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Step Up Your Twitter Etiquette, Dawg [VIDEO]
31 Dec 2010 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Better put this one on your New Year’s resolution list: Don’t follow Ricky Romance, make sure he’s not following you and if you see them recommend you follow him – delete your twitter account. Watch him hand out twitter tips and a death threat to Chris Brown after some particularly nasty exchanges in 140 characters or less.
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