The Red Clay Strays help kick off RiverBeat in Memphis

The third edition of RiverBeat Music Festival kicked off May 1 in Memphis. From The Red Clay Strays to Dead Soldiers, here are the highlights.
Chicago Sun-Times

In a twist, prosecutors in FBG Duck murder trial intend to bring up criminal records of their own witnesses

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Chicago Sun-Times

Rapper’s girlfriend recalls gunfight with his killers: ‘I picked up Duck’s gun and started shooting back’

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Consequence

JPEGMAFIA Announces New Album EXPERIMENTAL RAP and 2026 Tour

JPEGMAFIA has announced his new album, EXPERIMENTAL RAP, arriving May 21st, alongside a 2026 tour. He also released lead ...

Rap On Trial: The Long Battle to Keep Hip-Hop Lyrics Out of Court

Laws against rap lyrics being used in criminal cases follow a years-long effort to limit the controversial practice. Here's a timeline of that fight.

Drug dealer admits role in 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Jay Bryant, 52, pleaded guilty to firearm-related murder in Brooklyn Federal Court, taking a plea deal that means he’ll face ...