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Arcata Dominates Midweek Entertainment Scene

Humboldt County's Arcata offers vibrant Wednesday night activities, from a hip hop concert to other local events.

4 Essential Hip-Hop Albums to Hear When Visiting Los Angeles

Noisey selects the definitive West Coast rap records that capture the spirit of the City of Angels.

Cardi B Brings Daughter Kulture on Stage at San Francisco Concert

The Grammy-winning rapper's surprise guest wasn't a musical collaborator, but her 7-year-old daughter.

Kid Cudi Announces 'The Rebel Ragers Tour' with M.I.A. and Big Boi

The 32-date North American tour will feature a diverse lineup of special guests.

Kid Cudi Announces 'The Rebel Ragers Tour' with M.I.A. and Big Boi

The 32-date North American tour will feature a star-studded lineup and support a mental health charity.

Finìto Beñz Releases 'Beautiful Occasion'

New anthem celebrates the good life with vibrant lyrics and high-class quality

Vallejo Native LaRussell Builds Legacy Through Music and Community

Rapper's latest album 'Something's In The Water' celebrates Bay Area culture and values of ownership and giving back.

Baby Keem Returns With Unpredictable Second Album "Ca$ino"

The pgLang artist's long-awaited follow-up to his debut showcases his continued evolution as a boundary-pushing rapper.

Don Toliver Previews New Album 'OCTANE' on 'Fallon'

Rapper performs 'E85' and 'Long Way To Calabasas' ahead of album release

Posthumous Nipsey Hussle Album 'Prolific' Featuring Bino Rideaux to Release This Summer

The collaborative project draws from previously unreleased material recorded before Hussle's tragic death in 2019.

Michael Eric Dyson Compares Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" to Trump's Immigration Policies

Dyson's take on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef has the internet scratching its head

J. Cole Denies Appearing on Drake's Upcoming 'Iceman' Album

The rapper was asked about the highly anticipated collaboration during his Trunk Sale Tour stop in Los Angeles.

J. Cole Coy About Potential Appearance on Drake's 'Iceman' Album

The Dreamville boss was asked about collaborating with Drake again, but gave a cryptic response.

Rapper Luci4 Dies at 23, Grandparents Raise Suspicions

Family expresses concerns over circumstances surrounding the young artist's death at a friend's home.

Rapper Luci4 Found Dead in LA

Family say 23-year-old died at friend's house; his wallet was reportedly found empty.

Rapper Luci4, 'BodyPartz' Star, Dies at 23

The viral sensation was part of the underground sigilkore trap music scene.

Rising Rapper Luci4 Found Dead at 23 in Mysterious Circumstances

Investigations are ongoing into the death of the 'Bodypartz' artist, whose wallet was found empty upon discovery.

Rising LA Rapper Luci4 Dies at 23

The artist behind the viral hit 'BodyPartz' passed away under mysterious circumstances.

Cardi B Takes Another Tumble on Little Miss Drama Tour

The 'WAP' rapper fell through a trap door during her 'Press' performance in Seattle.

Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella to Be Inducted Into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame

Legendary rap group and DJ to receive special honor during 57th annual ceremony

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