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After Recent Deaths and Health Scares, Veteran Rappers Say Hip-Hop in Need of a Wake-Up Call

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop may need a checkup. The culture that in the 1990s lost its brightest stars to gun violence has in recent years seen a series of notable rappers die of drug- and health ...Read More »

Beastie Boys' MCA & Whitney Houston Honored at Billboard Awards -- Video

Whitney Houston and Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys were among the stars honored during last night's Billboard Awards. ...Read More »

Rihanna Leaks Topless Photos, Kanye West Won't Get on a Sex Swing With Kim Kardashain & More

Check out the latest hip-hop and R&B news, including Rihanna's (almost) topless pics, Kanye's confirmed appearance on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and more! ...Read More »

Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' Video Reenacted by Kids as Tribute to Adam 'MCA' Yauch

Portland-based filmmaker James Winters created a reenactment of the Beastie Boys' landmark sabotage video with children. ...Read More »

Eminem Delays 'Southpaw' Film to Record, Whitney Houston Gets 'VH1 Divas' Honor & More

Check out the latest hip-hop and R&B news, including Eminem's decision to delay his upcoming film shoot, Rihanna's new clothing line and more! ...Read More »

Beastie Boys' Copyright Lawsuit: Band Sued Day Before MCA Died

On May 3, one day before Adam "MCA" Yauch died as a result of a three-year cancer battle, record label Tuf America hit the Beasties with a lawsuit for copyright infringement ...Read More »

Beastie Boys' MCA Dead: Music Community Bids Legendary Rapper Farewell

The music community, from Ice-T and Snoop to Boy George and Duran Duran, bid MCA farewell. ...Read More »

Adam Yauch Dead: Beastie Boys Member MCA Dies of Cancer at 47

Famed hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys are mourning the loss of their brother-in-rhyme Adam "MCA" Yauch, who died May 4 as a result of his battle with cancer. ...Read More »

Beastie Boys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: Adam 'MCA' Yauch 'Unable to Join' Bandmates

The Beastie Boys were forced to cancel a performance during last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony due to the absence of Adam "MCA" Yauch. ...Read More »