California
Freddie Lee Trone was convicted of murder, and he and Tremont Jones were also found guilty of robbery and conspiracy in the shooting death of the rapper, whose legal name was Rakim Allen.
Aug. 7, 2024
Music
The rapper’s debut album, ‘Here to Save You All,’ met critical acclaim and contained the single ‘Riiiot!,’ featuring the line that started beef with Tupac.
July 30, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Rakim and Evidence at the Observatory
Feb. 28, 2013
In Interview magazine’s latest cover story, Rihanna had a lot to say about raising her two young sons and her relationship with rapper ASAP Rocky. About new music? Not so much.
April 9, 2024
Among the acts nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll of Fame this fall are Cher, Lenny Kravitz, Sinéad O’Connor and Mariah Carey.
Feb. 10, 2024
Rakim Mayers and Terell Ephron, better known as ASAP Rocky and ASAP Relli, met in high school in New York. But one November night in 2021, tensions erupted into a fight on a Hollywood sidewalk. Ephron testified that Mayers shot him, grazing his hand.
Nov. 9, 2023
Rap ruled again last week.
Nov. 13, 1997
Two new suspects in the PnB Rock slaying face charges. Prosecutors accused the pair of robbery and running away with a suspect from L.A. to Las Vegas.
Oct. 31, 2023
In 1988, Black rage — over social conditions, over police violence, over the scourge of crack — fueled coast-to-coast landmarks from Pubic Enemy, N.W.A and Ice-T.
Aug. 7, 2023
Awards
The 2024 Oscars Original Song Contenders Playlist includes Americana, Latin dance pop, acoustic guitar-driven ballads and, yes, showtunes.
Nov. 15, 2023