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'Incredible band': US music legends The Roots rock Summer Haze festival
Jimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.
'You can’t tell over the music that she is ticking': Young girl's journey to dance gold
For 10-year-old Faith Minhinnick, hip hop's more than fun, it's an outlet.
Denzel Washington reportedly 'screamed' at Diddy Combs at one of rapper’s parties
'They had seen something and stormed out.'
'It’s vital': David Dallas on how to save NZ's live music scene
'No one’s too big to do stuff like this if the story is right.'
Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Rapper Fatman Scoop, 53, dies after collapsing on stage
The singer, born Issac Freeman III, fell while performing in Connecticut.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.
Wu-Tang on show: Where you can go to finally hear world’s rarest album
There’s one copy of the clandestine recording, and it can finally be heard... in Tasmania.
'Pathetic': Cassie's legal team slams Diddy's apology after assault caught on video
The star earlier suggested those who accused him of abuse were just looking for a payday.
Rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs – once untouchable rap mogul
The star reigned supreme over the world of hip-hop. Now, he's facing serious allegations.
Two men convicted of killing Run-DMC star, nearly 22 years after his death
The brazen 2002 shooting left investigators at a loss for nearly two decades.
'Copyright infringement': Kanye West slammed by music legend
Donna Summer's estate doesn't feel the love for the controversial rapper.
Rap legends set to co-headline 2024 New Zealand tour
Three rap heavyweights will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their most-loved albums.
Trial in Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay’s 2002 killing starting, testing his anti-drug image
The killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has stood as one of hip-hop's most elusive crimes.
Dupe Dogg: Flight attendant catfished by lookalike after embarrassing mistake
The attendant found viral fame after mistaking her passenger for the US rapper.
South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty
Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing fourth sexual assault claim
Another woman has sued the hip-hop mogul.
Wrappers delight - rappers get to grips with Christmas
Kings and fellow hip-hop artists CHAII and Rory Noble were challenged by Trade Me to wrap a range of presents, using all the rapping smarts. Video / Trade Me
Huge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-up
The iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.
In pictures: Muddy madness in Central Hawke’s Bay; fresh and clean hip-hop in Hastings
Slick dance moves and slippery slopes combined this weekend.
Four dance crews from Whanganui City College heading to hip-hop nationals
“I’m looking forward to that feeling of when you’ve worked so hard and it’s all paid off.”
Hip-hop turns 50: NYC celebrates with beats, eats, and broadway feats
New York City marks 50 Years of hip-hop with exciting citywide events.