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Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert
Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.
Why this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founder
The competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.
Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space
A Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.
Hip hop duo 98 Cents in the money at Hawke's Bay competition
Battle in the Bay 'our favourite comp of the year'.
Kendrick Lamar pops out with surprise new album
Rap superstar surprises fans with unannounced release of 12-track album.
10 unforgettable tracks from Quincy Jones’ 70-year career
His discography spanned jazz, pop and rock – and collaborations with countless stars.
Ne-Yo Auckland concert a spectacle of slick moves – and a tone-deaf comment
'I was sexually assaulted and I liked it', the hitmaker said.
Denzel Washington reportedly 'screamed' at Diddy Combs at one of rapper’s parties
'They had seen something and stormed out.'
'It’s vital': David Dallas on how to save NZ's live music scene
'No one’s too big to do stuff like this if the story is right.'
Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Rapper Fatman Scoop, 53, dies after collapsing on stage
The singer, born Issac Freeman III, fell while performing in Connecticut.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.
Wu-Tang on show: Where you can go to finally hear world’s rarest album
There’s one copy of the clandestine recording, and it can finally be heard... in Tasmania.
'Pathetic': Cassie's legal team slams Diddy's apology after assault caught on video
The star earlier suggested those who accused him of abuse were just looking for a payday.
Rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs – once untouchable rap mogul
The star reigned supreme over the world of hip-hop. Now, he's facing serious allegations.
Two men convicted of killing Run-DMC star, nearly 22 years after his death
The brazen 2002 shooting left investigators at a loss for nearly two decades.
'Copyright infringement': Kanye West slammed by music legend
Donna Summer's estate doesn't feel the love for the controversial rapper.
Rap legends set to co-headline 2024 New Zealand tour
Three rap heavyweights will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their most-loved albums.
Trial in Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay’s 2002 killing starting, testing his anti-drug image
The killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has stood as one of hip-hop's most elusive crimes.
Dupe Dogg: Flight attendant catfished by lookalike after embarrassing mistake
The attendant found viral fame after mistaking her passenger for the US rapper.
South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty
Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing fourth sexual assault claim
Another woman has sued the hip-hop mogul.