Rapper Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dead at 34

Rapper Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dead at 34

ATLANTA — Rapper Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly of 1990′s hip-hop group “Kris Kross” was pronounced dead at a local medical center on Wednesday evening. He was 34. Fulton County Police were dispatched to Kelly’s home on Stoneleigh Drive shortly after 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival officials discovered Kelly was…

Why Dynamo is pure hip-hop magic

Why Dynamo is pure hip-hop magic

He’s the latest magician to the stars, but the streetwise illusionist is also recruiting an army of new young people to his art Age: 30. Appearance: Small, gaunt, bodypopping. Wait, was he the electric train in Starlight Express? I think that’s unlikely. His real name is Steven Frayne.…

Native Hip Hop Artists Come Together for ‘Thru Tha Southwest’

Native Hip Hop Artists Come Together for ‘Thru Tha Southwest’

Kevin Carrillo, a Hopi/Comanche hip-hop artist, knew his life had to change  after he was nearly killed in a drunken knife attack last year. But in an ironic  twist, the very vehicle that he rode to such depths – his music – is helping  him, and potentially others,…

Young Jeezy honored by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Young Jeezy honored by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Young Jeezy was honored with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Executive Assistant,…

Puerto Rican Hip-Hop Icon Tego Calderon

Puerto Rican Hip-Hop Icon Tego Calderon

When the Morning Edition team arrived in Puerto Rico to report our series on the island’s difficult situation,…

Rapper 50 Cent becomes boxing promoter

Rapper 50 Cent becomes boxing promoter

Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is taking a swing at promoting boxing in Nevada. Nevada Athletic Commission executive…

Jay Boogie – Caked Out

Jay Boogie – Caked Out

  By Baron Artist @artistbaron A newcomer to the out hip-hop community, Jay Boogie recently dropped his stylish…

DaQuan – “Where Did You Go”

DaQuan – “Where Did You Go”

DaQuan, one-half of hip-hop Philly duo Sgt. Sass, recently released his music video for the song, “Where Did You Go”…

Hip Hop/Rap Reigns in Africa

Hip Hop/Rap Reigns in Africa

Something about hip hop/rap music is proving to be the most popular tool for African youths to organize…

Rap rising star Frank Ocean says his first love was a man

Rap rising star Frank Ocean says his first love was a man

Singer Frank Ocean, a rising star who is part of the rap collective Odd Future, has revealed online…

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