Hip-hop loses a pioneer as Irv Gotti, founder of Murder Inc. Records, passes away at 54. Learn about his monumental contributions to music.

Daymond John turned a small clothing hustle into FUBU, a global brand worth billions. From waiting tables to becoming a Shark ...

Irv Gotti, the music producer and Murder Inc. co-founder known for his work with various artists including Ashanti, Ja Rule ...

"It was a mix of everything that was great about Black culture," a Hofstra professor says of the genre, which burned bright ...

Irv Gotti, the music producer who created hits for Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez, has died at the age of 54. Best ...

Gotti, real name Irving Lorenzo, co-founded Murder Inc. records and was instrumental in the rise of DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti, ...

A titan of the hip-hop community and one of the genre’s greatest pioneers, Irv Gotti, has died at age 54, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death has not yet been announced, but THR ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

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When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and ...

R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay The week’s most popular songs, ranked by radio airplay audience impressions based on monitored airplay compiled by Luminate. Audience totals are derived, in part, using ...

As one of the most successful recording artists in UK history, his career took off as a member of the iconic boy band Take That, which captured the hearts of millions in the early 90s. Yet ...