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COURTS · 25 Aug, 1:15 pm AEST
The first of three defendants is now before a Dallas court in the long-running case over the 2020 death of rapper MO3.- Views
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FEATURES · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
From Liverpool’s masked underground to Chicago energy and a Kurdish-Kiwi chart surprise, 2026’s breakout class is succeeding because its artists refuse to sound interchangeable.- Views
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INTERVIEW · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
Five revealing lessons from Fat Papi’s published interviews about Kurdish-Kiwi identity, creative confidence, Prodshushy and the work required after a viral hit.- Views
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COURTS · 25 Aug, 1:15 pm AEST
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty as prosecutors build their case around his past statements and the defense challenges their reliability.- Views
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NEWS · 26 Aug, 6:06 pm AEST
A new statement has supplied the detail missing from the first announcement of Parton’s death, while leaving the specific type of cancer private.- Views
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NEWS · 26 Aug, 7:09 am AEST
Her family confirmed the death of the country-music giant, actor, businesswoman and literacy champion whose songs reached far beyond genre lines.- Views
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COURTS · 26 Aug, 3:20 pm AEST
The first jury could not reach a verdict. Years of evidence disputes and postponements now lead toward another high-stakes Florida trial.- Views
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CULTURE · 26 Aug, 12:15 pm AEST
How a sample comparison, two diss records and years of online exchanges turned Cardi B and BIA’s rivalry into one of rap’s most persistent modern feuds—and why the latest claims still need careful attribution.- Views
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NEWS · 26 Aug, 11:30 am AEST
Claims that Canadian rapper Yung Drilla died in Jamaica are spreading online, but Jamaican police say they cannot confirm the reported villa incident and have found no matching record.- Views
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ARTISTS · 26 Aug, 7:30 am AEST
The full story behind Baban Hussain’s leap from an Auckland studio to the Hot 100—and why his Kurdish-Kiwi identity, partnership with Prodshushy and next releases matter more than one viral trend.- Views
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RELEASES · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
Seven 2026 rap projects worth giving real time—from J. Cole’s career-sized reflection and Ken Carson’s overload to Rapsody’s detailed writing and Denzel Curry’s renewed chemistry with Kenneth Blume.- Views
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CHARTS · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
The TheRapReporter 50 turns monthly Spotify listeners into a clear snapshot—but the gaps, collaborations and rolling audience window explain more than the rank alone.- Views
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AUSTRALIA · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
Australian hip-hop is no longer one story: Western Sydney drill, First Nations leadership, experimental scenes, regional voices and global pop crossover now share the map.- Views
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CULTURE · 25 Aug, 10:38 pm AEST
Hip-hop fan pages can surface clips and local information faster than traditional media. They can also turn one unsupported post into a worldwide ‘report’ within minutes.- Views
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NEWS · 25 Aug, 1:15 pm AEST
The two artists were part of the same local music community. Police say a suspect was arrested, while the motive remained undisclosed in the latest reporting.- Views
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