Michael "5000" Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse and widely regarded as one of the greatest Southern hip-hop DJs of all time, has died.

Science history: Dian Fossey found murdered, after decades protecting gorillas that she loved — Dec. 27, 1985 Deep-sea creatures Alicella gigantea widespread on ocean floor—scientists Massive blaze ...

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Light east northeast wind.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man who was killed on Halloween night in South Los Angeles has been identified as the son of a former rap executive and alleged former gang leader. Jabari Henley, 34, is ...

A 34-year-old man shot to death outside a smoke shop in the Vermont-Slauson neighborhood of South Los Angeles is a son of rap mogul and alleged gang leader Eugene Henley Jr., officials confirmed ...

"Dancing with the Stars" contestant Whitney Leavitt can officially add mixologist to her resume. Leavitt, a self-proclaimed beverage connoisseur, has partnered with Panera Bread to promote its ...

Following the runaway success of Skrilla song "Doot Doot (6 7)," the Philadelphia rapper claims it'll be featured on Grand Theft Auto VI. "I'm waiting for GTA 6 to come out," said Skrilla. "And they ...

Walking into the Museum of Pop Culture’s latest exhibition, Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music, you’re met with sound—intentional and stirring. The rhythmic creaking wood conjures a ...

Hailing from the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, OG Boo Dirty is more than just another street rapper. By channeling his struggles into a legacy of lyricism, he has become an authentic storyteller and ...

CeeLo Green will perform at Carolina Theatre on Friday, Aug. 8. (Photo courtesy of CeeLo Green) When jazz, pop and R&B fans catch saxophone virtuoso Adrian Crutchfield’s high-energy hometown gig at ...

From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. A ...