Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, has died, closing the life of one of the most influential and most contested figures hip-hop has ever produced. Reports published on April 9, 2026, say the South Bronx pioneer […]
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DistroKid’s $2 Billion Sale Talks Show Why Independent Artists Need an Exit Strategy
The music business is full of stories about artists chasing value, but every now and then, a story surfaces that reminds everyone where the real money has been going all along. DistroKid’s reported exploration of […]
DJ Michael “5000” Watts Dead at 52: Swishahouse Founder Who Helped Define Houston’s Sound
Houston just lost one of its most important architects. DJ Michael “5000” Watts — the founder and CEO of Swishahouse, the Northside powerhouse that helped take Houston rap from city blocks to the national stage […]
Kanye West Reveals BULLY Tracklist Ahead of January 30 Release
By the time Kanye West reveals a tracklist, the music itself almost becomes secondary. The rollout is the message. And with the official unveiling of BULLY, Ye has once again turned a simple announcement into […]
