rappers

Kanye West’s upcoming gig at Italy festival sparks debate after U.K. revoked rapper’s entry over antisemitic remarks

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. amid an uproar over his past antisemitic remarks has raised questions over the star’s upcoming performance in Italy this summer. The rapper, who changed his name to Ye, was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July, but the event … Read more

Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas studio ambush involving rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, DOJ says

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Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, have been federally charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery targeting music industry figures, including Atlanta rap superstar Gucci Mane, at a Dallas recording studio, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Eight of the nine defendants were arrested this week in Dallas and Memphis. Prosecutors … Read more