New York hip-hop DJ Big Kap has reportedly passed. Kap was a respected figure in the 90s NYC rap scene and cultivated a career that saw him work with some of the biggest names in the culture.
Although the Drake and Meek Mill feud is over, it appears that Funkmaster Flex is still feeling a little salty about how it all went down. The Hot 97 radio personality decided to throw a random shot at Drizzy during his DJ set at Jadakiss’ concert in New York on Saturday (Nov. 21).
Once known as the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A felt it was important to rep where they were from on their classic 1988 debut album, Straight Outta Compton. To celebrate the release of the biopic of the same name, Beats by Dre has called on New York’s finest artists to explain the importance of representing their roots.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, a renowned World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler, has passed away. Several rappers went on Twitter to tweet out their condolences to the beloved wrestler and actor.
Hip-hop fans no longer trust Funkmaster Flex. The DJ promised to debut Meek Mill's diss track aimed at Drake on his Hot 97 radio show Monday night (July 27). But two hours and three plays of Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" later, listeners realized that it wasn't going to happen.