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HIP HOP HAS MADE ITS WAY TO  BROADWAY!
Sept. 22, 2015

 

Hip hop has made its way to the Broadway stage with the musical “Hamilton”. Although there were many concerns of a hip hop musical selling tickets, the turnout exceeded all expectations. Through the usage of rap and R&B, the musical portray the story of Alexander Hamilton and some of the other founding fathers of our nation such as, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Through R&B ballads and hip hop lyrics, the stage play will appeal to a more urban and younger audience.  If the stage play maintain a consistence level of success, we can expect a major change in Broadway musicals.

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"DON'T WORRY IF I WRITE RHYMES I WRITE CHECKS" 

Sept. 22, 2015

 

Sean “P.Diddy” Combs has once again taken the title as cash king. Over the past year the Bad Boy Records founder has earned over $60 million, due to smart investments, putting him at the top of the Forbes list. Diddy has changed the game in hip hop. It’s much more than just making music and being an artist. It’s about understanding the business and taking advantage of the opportunity. Other artist such as, Dr. Dre, Jay-z and Drake have also worked their way to the top. From clothing lines to television networks, from alkaline water to Ciroc vodka, Diddy has it all. With a new album in the works you can only expect to see him once again on next year list. 

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RICK ROSS ACCUSED OF RAPE

Sept. 22, 2015

 

Story Published by: HipHopDX

 

Rick Ross has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit that names him and an affiliate, Thaddeus "Black" James, regarding a reported rape. "It has been brought to my attention that serious allegations have been made against an independent contractor, who's services I use often," Ross says, according toHotNewHipHop.

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TEENS ARRESTED FOR USING REAL GUNS IN MUSIC VIDEO

Sept, 22,  2015

 

Published by: allhiphop.com

 

It would seem like common sense for someone not to flash firearms in a residential area while shooting a music video, but that was not the case for a group of aspiring rappers in Detroit. Police arrested four teenagers after residents in the neighborhood witnessed the group carrying an assault rifle and three handguns with extended magazines.