NEW YORK — Fatman Scoop, the rapper who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and later lent his distinctive voice and ebullient vibe to hits by such artists as Missy Elliott and Ciara, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Connecticut, according to officials and his family. He … Read more
TAIPEI, Taiwan — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by a Chinese rapper after he used the insulting term “Taipei, China” in promotional materials. Wang Yitai’s scheduled Sept. 14 concert has been scrapped and the performer from the southwestern city of Chengdu banned from the island, the Taiwanese government’s Mainland … Read more
MEXICO CITY — Mexico City’s Hera HSBC music festival Saturday brought together an all-female lineup of both Latina and international talent, including Kesha, Demi Lovato and Camila Cabello. Named after the Greek goddess of women, family and the sky and stars, the festival came at a historic moment in the country, as Mexico prepares to … Read more
MEXICO CITY — Backstage at a celebration of Indigenous peoples in Mexico City’s sprawling central square, Carlos CGH traced his fingers across a black and red “gabán,” which is similar to a poncho. The garment, native to the Triqui people in western Oaxaca, is a source of pride for the 24-year-old rapper and reserved for … Read more
The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a boisterous dance party Tuesday, with each delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a fitting song. The musical nods spun by DJ Cassidy were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went with a punk song about Boston. Kansas picked a song … Read more
Two days before Post Malone released “F-1 Trillion,” his sixth studio album and his first country record, he made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. A starry-eyed Brad Paisley introduced him, celebrating Malone for his incredible career accomplishments and “country heart.” When Malone took the stage, beer in hand, he was gracious and grateful … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — Houston rapper BeatKing, whose booming voice and eccentric songs brought him fame in nightclubs and on social media, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 39. The rapper, whose name was Justin Riley, died Thursday after fainting during a recording session, Tasha Felder told The Associated Press. Felder, his manager, said … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — Korean American star Jay Park is known for many things, including being a rapper and R&B artist, as well as a garlic health drink enthusiast. Park held a two-day fan meeting in Seoul over the weekend for the first time in over a decade. Between performing his hits, Park, known for … Read more
PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott remained in police custody after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Saturday. A statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for Scott was extended Friday night. It did not provide further details. Police are still investigating. Scott’s … Read more
NEW YORK — The titanium sheen is a distraction. The cover of “Rayo,” Colombian singer-rapper J Balvin’s first album since 2021’s “Jose,” depicts a futuristic-looking vehicle wrapped in chrome. On closer inspection, it’s a Volkswagen Golf, a popular-the-world over, nondescript city car. But in Balvin’s universe, it’s blinged out — his characteristic smiley face logo … Read more
