Footie-mad class joker who turned into killer extremist
The Sun
“He would go out partying a fair bit too and loved his gangsta rap. Back in 2004 we were listening to loads of 50 Cent and Eminem. “On nights out, he would dress up really smart — fancy shirt, lots of aftershave, that kind of thing. He loved chasing …

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KURUPT AND DAZ LIVE CONCERT!!!MAY 22ND!!!TORONTO!!!
blogTO (blog)
Tha Dogg Pound is an American hip hop duo formed in 1992, made up of West Coast rappers Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and … An extended family, referred to as D.P.G.C. (short for Dogg Pound …

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Johnny Cash vs. Eazy-E – the surprisingly awesome mashup
MetroNews Canada
Why do short weeks always seem so long? These will help eat up some of those interminable Friday hours. Folsom Prison Gangstaz/Johnny Cash vs. Easy-E. The Man in Black meets the Godfather of Gangsta Rap. It's amazing how well this mashup works.

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Defense in Trayvon Martin Case Raises Questions About the Victim's Character
New York Times
Although gangsta rap and gangsta culture can portray a violent lifestyle, their following is wide and their proponents say they are meant to describe the reality of the streets, not promote it. Mr. Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder …

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Tommy Ill has a rap for a good time
Stuff.co.nz
Tommy Ill, formally known as Tom Young, is a graphic artist by day and rap artist by night, having fallen into music quite by accident. ''I've kinda done it for such a long time; I was 14 when I started making music. It just happened. I was just …

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Jada Pinkett Facebook Post Features Heartwarming Picture Of Will And Jaden
Huffington Post
Ice Cube may have started his career as one of the major faces of gangsta rap with the hip hop group N.W.A., but the West Coast rapper is a well-known family man. He has five children with his wife, Kimberly Woodruff, O'Shea Jr., Darrel, Shareef …

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New Music: Shanell – 'I Still Love You' (702 Cover)
Rap-Up.com
The Young Money diva, who will tour with Lil Wayne on the “America's Most Wanted Music Festival” this summer, takes it back to 2003 with her cover of 702's “I Still Love You.” She navigates the drum-heavy Neptunes production with ease, making it one of …

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Kendrick Lamar Blasts 'Molly Rap'
RollingStone.com
After putting the drug molly on blast at the end of his video for "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe," Kendrick Lamar again called out the hip-hop world's recent fascination with the crystallized form of MDMA, a component of ecstasy. "Sometimes you have the …
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Kendrick Lamar Insists Molly 'Waters Down' Hip-Hop CultureMTV.com
News: Kendrick Lamar Won't Apologize For Killing Molly: "It's Time To Move On"SOHH
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New Music: Major Lazer f/ Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga, & Mystic – 'Bubble Butt …
Rap-Up.com
Major Lazer keeps the booties shaking with the remix to their twerking anthem “Bubble Butt” featuring Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga, and Mystic. The Hairweave Killer tacks on a new verse, which he debuted during Coachella last month, while Tyga and Bruno …

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Zimmerman's Lawyers Release Text Messages of Slain Teenager
New York Times
Although gangsta rap and gangsta culture can portray a violent urban lifestyle, their following has been widespread and their proponents say they are meant to describe the reality of the streets, not promote it. Mr. Zimmerman is charged with second …

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