On Monday, June 13, pop music icon Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away on April 21, 2016, was inducted into the Apollo Walk of Fame
Kern Brantley and Eric Rain Man Gaston at Anthony Tolson’s tribute concert Anthony Tolson was a phenomenal musician who played bass for the likes of
Photo credit: Eric Gaston/Central Institutional Missionary Baptist Church On Dec. 27 a candlelight vigil was held and a music tribute concert was organized in honor of
Photo Credit: Anthony Tolson FB On Christmas eve, famed bass player Anthony “T-Nasty” Tolson was tragically taken from his family, friends and loved ones. He
Motown living legend, Stevie Wonder’s US tour is wrapping up with a stop in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Joe Louis Arena at
Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest has been one of Dilla’s loudest fans ever since they worked together in the mid-90s and he spoke to rolling out about why it’s important to celebrate his legacy with D.C. Loves DIlla
Famed director Spike Lee worked with the late, great Ruby Dee on films such as Jungle Fever and Do the Right Thing, and as news spread of her passing this week, Lee posted a few words on Instagram about the beloved actress and activist.
DJ EZ Rock, who rose to fame alongside his musical partner, Rob Base, in the late 1980s, has passed away. He was 46 years old. Born Rodney Bryce, EZ Rock’s cause of death has not been publicly revealed.
Brooklyn still has love for the late, great Notorious B.I.G. and the Bed Stuy community paid tribute on the 17th anniversary of his death
It’s been 17 years since the tragic murder of Christopher Wallace, better known as hip-hop legend the Notorious B.I.G. Every year on March 9th, fans pay tribute to the fallen artist, but in his home of Brooklyn, N.Y., there as a special sense of pride and honor for the man known as Biggie Smalls. Fans in Biggie’s Bed-Stuy community visited the Bishop gallery on Bedford to view artwork inspired by and hear music from the late rap star.
Rick Ross has made his love for 90s hip-hop apparent throughout his career. His latest album, Mastermind, features a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. called “Nobody.” While some have balked at Rozay’s Biggie-isms–to the point where they have criticized him for ripping off B.I.G.’s persona–Ross has always maintained that this is his way of paying homage to one of the greats of hip-hop history.
Drake lashed out at music publication Rolling Stone after the iconic magazine replaced its Drake cover at the last minute with a tribute cover to Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a heroin overdose on February 2nd. Drake criticized Rolling Stone in a series of tweets that were subsequently deleted, but Questlove voiced his support for Drizzy by taking Rolling Stone to task on his own Twitter page.
Her father was an icon and world-changer who moved mountains socially and politically. But her subdued grace was a reminder that, in spite of Nelson Mandela’s lofty legacy and persona, she is simply a daughter who has just lost her father.
Baby Boomers across America are giddy this week, as numerous events and appearances are planning in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. But, with all of the nostalgia and tributes, there is a factor that is being ignored as it pertains to the Beatles and their legacy.
Drake’s dad, drummer Dennis Graham, took center stage in Drizzy’s “Worst Behavior” music video, and now Graham is being celebrated by his son in a much more permanent manner. Drake took to Instagram to share with his followers his latest tattoo, a portrait of his dad, Dennis Graham. Drake reportedly got the ink done by Dr. Woo at Mark Mahoney’s Shamrock Social Club, and it’s taken from a mugshot of Graham as a younger man.
Pete Seeger’s legacy of activism and his belief that music can be a tool for change resonates deeply in the consciousness of popular music. His ideology can be found in everything from Bob Dylan’s early 60s protest songs to Bob Marley’s 70s classics and Public Enemy’s 80s and 90s social consciousness.
Roc Nation rapper J. Cole may be affiliated with superstar Jay Z, but he’s also made it known that he’s a longtime fan of his boss’ former rival, Nas. Cole re-established his admiration for the famed Queensbridge rhymer this weekend at the 2014 VIBE Impact Awards, where Cole explained how much Nas has meant to him as an artist and as a fan.
Its the end of the year, and RO decided to look back at those musicians who touched our lives and our souls with their talents, who gave their final bows in 2013.
After unsuccessfully attempting to get a Brooklyn intersection named after late hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G., BK resident LeRoy McCarthy has launched a new petition to rename the intersection of Rivington and Ludlow Streets in Manhattan after legendary trio The Beastie Boys.
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