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Warning: this article contains distressing contentSean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting and drugging a 10-year-old boy in a new lawsuit.The plaintiff claimed that he was accompanied by his parents when they met with numerous music executives in New York in 2005, in an attempt to help his “burgeoning” music career.In documents obtained by Rolling Stone, it is said that a consultant – who had been hired by the child’s parents – ushered him to a hotel room to meet Combs and left the two alone. The alleged victim claimed that he was given a soft drink laced with drugs, due to how he felt shortly after consuming it.The lawsuit reads: “After plaintiff consumed his soda and began feeling its effects, Combs told plaintiff to move closer to him, which plaintiff did.

Tyler, The Creator has released his new album ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ – you can listen to it in full below.The Californian rapper shared the 14-track record – the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ – today (Monday October 28). He had previewed his seventh full-length effort with the singles ‘Thought I Was Dead’, ‘Noid’ and ‘St.

AJ Tracey about the objectification of women in rap music have resurfaced, with the ‘Ladbroke Grove’ star arguing that many rappers aren’t “aware of the severity of what they’re saying”.Recently, a clip recirculated online of the West Londoner talking at the prestigious Oxford Union in October 2022. A student asked Tracey if the objectification of women in rap and drill was integral to the genre’s culture and how to change it.The ‘Ladbroke Grove’ star began by thanking her for her question, adding that it is “a serious one”.“I do not think the culture and the objectification of women are one and the same,” he said.

Nicki Minaj has claimed she and her fans ‘the Barbz’ pioneered stan culture in hip-hop, saying that “there were no rappers naming their fans” before her.The Queens rapper attended Vogue‘s Forces of Fashion event in her hometown of New York City earlier this month, where she was asked about the power and influence of her infamous fandom – the Barbz – on pop culture.“Before I had a record deal, my fans were making a moment for themselves on Twitter. I had already given them a name,” she told the audience.

Wretch 32 has returned with powerful new single ‘Black and British’ featurng Little Simz and Benjamin A.D – and described his new album as for those who “need soul food and need something to fulfil them, that have messages and will help them grow”‘Black and British’ is the lead single from the Tottenham rapper’s upcoming seventh studio album; bravely dealing with complicated nuances and circumstances at the heart of the Black British experience. Produced by WAVSDNTDIE, the song has been released in time for Black History Month in the UK and sees Wretch and Simz explore topics such as marginalisation, heritage, and pride.Meeks and Frost directed the accompanying music video for ‘Black and British’, in which Wretch 32 recites his lyrics against the backdrop of an exhibition showcasing archival photos of Black British culture at the V&A East museum.

Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on charges connected to a suspected murder-for-hire plot.The Chicago-born rapper, real name Durk Devontay Banks, was apprehended on Thursday (October 24) and is being held in a Broward County, Florida jail, as reported by USA Today.The arrest came hours after five other people were indicted in Los Angeles with federal murder-for-hire charges for the alleged targeting of rapper Quando Rondo (Tyquian Bowman), which authorities believe may have been in retaliation for the killing of Chicago rapper King Von in 2020.The five people – Kavon London ‘Vonnie’ Grant, DeAndre Dontrell ‘DeDe’ Wilson, Keith ‘Flacka’ Jones, David Brian ‘Browneyez’ Lindsey and Asa ‘Boogie’ Houston – are all allegedly associated with Lil Durk’s Only The Family (OTF) rap collective.Federal prosecutors have now unsealed the charges against Lil Durk, which claim that he ordered the murder of Quando Rondo in a failed 2022 shooting (via Billboard). They label OTF as a “hybrid organisation” that functions as a criminal gang as well as a musical collective, with the group operating “at the direction” of Durk.Neither Lil Durk’s representatives nor those of the five others arrested have responded to requests for comment.King Von was also an associate of the group, and he and Lil Durk collaborated frequently, with the latter featuring on two tracks on Von’s 2020 debut album ‘Welcome To O’Block’.

A post shared by DJ Clark Kent (@djclarkkent)During his four-decade career, Clark worked with the likes of Lil’ Kim, The Notorious B.I.G, Lil’ Vicious, Mona Lisa, 50 Cent, Canibus, Mad Skillz, Estelle, Slick Rick and Rakim.His biggest hit was ‘Loverboy’, a 2001 single by Mariah Carey, which peaked at Number 2 in the US on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.Figures from across the hip-hop world have shared tributes to Clark, including producer and DJs Pete Rock, and DJ Scratch, who told Rolling Stone that Clark was the “most uniquely multi-accomplished person in hip-hop culture.”RIP Clark Kent, the DJ-turned-producer with the gilded ear, who flipped a sample as well as anyone to dig through a dusty crate. The creator of timeless anthems for Biggie, Jay-Z and Junior Mafia & who brought Rakim back at a time when he'd been counted out.Brooklyn's finest.

Giggs and Quavo have teamed up on the new track ‘Big In Da Game’ which marks the debut single on KidSuper Records.Colm Dillane, the founder and designer of the KidSuper fashion label has now branched out into music, creating KidSuper records – the company’s own record label. ‘Big In Da Game’ is the first single to be released under the music label and sees the Atlanta rapper and the Britsh rapper collab on an amped-up track while spitting: “Excuse me, you sound stupid, I’ll excuse your ignorance / We shoot up, run through predicaments / You think me and you’s equivalent / Make two moves, then choose my dividends.” The song had its debut at the KidSuper Autumn/winter 2024 ‘STRING THEORY’ show during Paris Fashion Week. Directed and produced by KidSuper Studios, the song’s accompanying music video features Dillane, Quavo and Giggs in a Peaky Blinders and Snatch-inspired cinematic clip.Speaking about the track in a press release, Giggs said: “Really excited to share with the world this cool collaboration, blending different worlds.

Tyler, The Creator has announced a special ‘Chromakopia‘ listening party set to take place in Los Angeles.The ‘See You Again’ rapper took to his official X/Twitter account to share that there will be a special listening party for his forthcoming album this week. “Los Angeles, I am playing my album in full for you at the Intuit Dome. I will not be performing, I will be standing in the middle of the venue lip syncing to the new sounds,” he wrote.He went on to share that tickets for the event will be $5 (£3.86) and the event will take place this Sunday (October 27).

Dave Chappelle used to have a musical guest perform on “Chappelle’s Show.”As you may recall, Killer Mike — now of Run The Jewels — was one of those artists that shared the stage with the outspoken comic way back when.This November, the two will reunite for their seven-show ‘Still Talkin That S— Tour’ that will take them all over North America.That includes a stop at New York City’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov. 21.According to a press release, ‘Still Talkin That S—‘ shows will feature a “fusion of music and comedy” and the co-headliners will perform a joint set at the same time.As of now, there’s no word on whether or not Killer Mike’s Run The Jewels bandmate El-P will drop in; it has been confirmed that he will be backed at all shows by his Mighty Midnight Revival Band that accompanied him on his past few solo albums though.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dave Chappelle shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the newly announced dates is Friday, Oct.

Kneecap, Million Dead, Taking Back Sunday, Alexisonfire and many more all being confirmed.The four-day event is set to return to Upcote Farm, near Cheltenham, next year, and run between Wednesday July 9 and Saturday July 12.Now, for the first time in the festival’s history, all of the main stage headliners have been announced at the same time, and five huge acts will be taking to the stage for next year’s instalment.On the Friday, headliners will be both the hit Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, and the Massachusetts band PVRIS. For Kneecap, the slot will follow on from a huge run of live shows earlier this year, and the release of their critically-acclaimed biopic.

Tyler, The Creator just announced he’ll play arenas all over the world on his 2025 ‘Chromakopia Tour’ in support of his new “Phantom Tollbooth” and ’70s Zambian rock-inspired album with the same name, which hits shelves Oct. 28.Late in the run, the 33-year-old Hip-Hop icon is scheduled to stop in at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 14, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on July 17 and Newark’s Prudential Center on July 27.At all shows, he’ll be joined by Lil Yachty and Paris Texas.Ahead of the tour, fans can catch Tyler at his self-curated Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles on Nov.

Tyler, The Creator has announced an arena tour in support of his upcoming album ‘CHROMAKOPIA’. Check out all the dates below.‘CHROMAKOPIA’ will be the rapper’s seventh studio album, and it is set for release on October 28 via Columbia.

Insane Clown Posse have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the next President of the United States.The US hip-hop duo’s Violent J expressed his support for the Democratic candidate during a recent edition of the late-night satirical news TV programme The Daily Show.“I want her to win because she’s a Democrat, and I love my mom,” the rapper told comedian Troy Iwata. He also responded to whether he would accept a Presidential nomination.“Fuck that – no!” Violent J said.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have shared their first public statement following their father’s arrest and charges – see what they had to say below.The disgraced rapper was arrested in New York last month and subsequently charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Diddy was later denied bail after offering a $50million (£38.4m) bond, and was reportedly placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial.

Barack Obama has rapped along to the opening verse of Eminem‘s ‘Lose Yourself’ after being introduced by the rapper at Kamala Harris‘ Detroit rally – watch clips below.During Kamala Harris’ rally, proud Detroit native Eminem took to the stage to voice his endorsement of Harris as the next President of the United States, before introducing former country leader Barack Obama for a speech.Eminem walked out to his hit 2010 song, ‘Not Afraid’ and said to the Detroit audience: “I’m here tonight for a couple of important reasons. As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean a lot to me.

Noel Gallagher has given Goldie a tour of his studio, and shown him the rig he’s planning on using for his reunion tour with Oasis. Check it out below.The music producer and DJ met up with the Britpop icon at the latter’s Lone Star Studio in North London yesterday (October 21), and shared a video on social media documenting his time there.According to the clip, Goldie caught up with Gallagher ahead of the release of his new album.

Kendrick Lamar has shed light on his future in music and his “end goal” – see what the rapper had to say below.READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ review: a cathartic, soul-baring autobiographyIn a new chat with SZA for Harper’s Bazaar, the two musicians pondered their future, and their end goals, and spoke about a myriad of other topics. In the interview, SZA asked Kendrick Lamar has planned for the future in his critically acclaimed and accolade-filled career.Lamar replied, revealing that he doesn’t see music as his true calling: “I get fulfilled sharing my experiences with the youth and allowing them to hear these stories and hear these experiences and catch up to them.”“So to actually answer your question, it’s communication just with people in general,” Lamar continued.

“I feel like I'm a constant student.” Crafting songs across a range of genres, Tampa-born, Los Angeles-based producer and songwriter TRINITY finds comfort in versatility. “I spend most of my time producing multiple styles of music.

50 Cent has defended his choice to speak out against Diddy and his notorious parties for the past decade.The disgraced rapper was arrested in New York last month and subsequently charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Diddy was later denied bail after offering a $50million (£38.4m) bond, and was reportedly placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial.

Diddy, with the youngest alleged victim being just 13 at the time.According to a new report by BBC News, two men and three women have filed civil lawsuits against the hip-hop mogul – real name Sean Combs – at a federal court in New York. They accuse him of sexually assaulting them at various parties across the US.The disgraced rapper was arrested in New York last month and subsequently charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution.