Chuckyy pulled up to the Genius office to discuss his song “Me vs Me.” The track is produced by Jayco & Fyso off the rappers ...

Saafir—an Oakland-based rapper known for his appearance in the 1993 film Menace II Society and for albums like 1994's Boxcar Sessions—died on Nov. 19, according to a statement from his ...

“We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now," the rapper said of his late friend Raymond Boyd/Getty Prominent Oakland rapper Saafir has died. He was 54.

Oakland rap star Saafir has died at 54. The veteran West Coast rapper — real name Reggie Gibson — passed away Tuesday according to his former Golden State Project groupmate Xzibit, who broke ...

people are going to wake up and realize that LL Cool J is the most important rapper that ever existed. I truly believe one day, people are going to say that.” He continued: “They’re gonna ...

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Saafir, a talented rapper who was a standout lyricist in the 1990s, was an influential component of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and more.

Back in 2011, a new arrival to Jerusalem drew international attention: The rapper Shyne had become an Orthodox Jew in prison and landed in Israel after being deported following his release.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé made a rare red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Monday night alongside their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, a day after the rapper and ...

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards, according to an amended civil lawsuit filed Sunday ...