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Mos Def banned from US story ‘a complete lie’

It was widely reported on yesterday (May 22) that rapper/actor Mos Def, who now goes by the name Yasiin Bey, was denied entry into the United States for a planned tour. But according to the South African-based media publication Times Live, those reports are completely false.

Rich Homie Quan show ends in gunplay, murder

Rich Homie Quan performed in Columbus, Ohio this week at the Red Zone, but the show ended on a tragic note after a man was shot during Quan’s performance.

Lauryn Hill pays homage to the Fugees during her NYC show

Lauryn Hill re-emerged this week at the Bowery Ballroom on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-rapper made it clear that, despite all that she’s been through, she’s still one of the most captivating performers of her generation.

Eve performs at The Howard Theatre in D.C.

Eve performed at the legendary The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., giving a great performance. She performed new songs from an unreleased album and some

Nelly brings kidnapping victim Amanda Berry onstage in Cleveland (photos)

One day after kidnapper Ariel Castro was convicted and sentenced to life and 1,000 years in prison for holding three women against their will for over a decade, one of the victims, Amanda Berry, made her first appearance at a public event. Berry surprised the audience this weekend in Cleveland, when she was brought onstage by rapper Nelly during the RoverFest Concert at Voinovich Park.

Wyclef, Waka rock BB Kings carnival

Wyclef Jean took over 42nd Street in Times Square last night (June 19th.) The rapper-songwriter-producer brought “The Carnival” at B.B. Kings, giving a lively performance

2013 Hot1079 BirthdayBash18 Block Party

Birthday Bash was a great success held at Centennial Park. The city came out to enjoy the beautiful summer weather, great vendors and free concert