Sean "Diddy" Combs ex bodyguard called on authorities to trace a $1 million check he claims could connect the mogul to Tupac Shakur's murder.

The legendary singer has been sampled by hip-hop heavyweights, including 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G and Common.

John Feinstein — always a storyteller, whether via the written word or when chatting with other journalists in an arena's media room or press box — was working until the time of his death.

The estate of Tupac Shakur has been sued for illegally using a speech by the late Dr. Khalid Muhammad in a song.

Rap and pop cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's powerhouse brands fuel the new Still G.I.N. Lounge By Dre and Snoop on ...

Often the most compelling music is created under the most challenging circumstances, burdened and freed in the same breath by ...

From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

MC Hammer, born Stanley Kirk Burrell, was born in 1962 in Oakland, California. His father was a professional poker player and ...

Since her ex-husband's death, Keisha has made very few public appearances ... found herself trapped in the entertainment industry because she felt like it was her duty to continue the rapper's legacy.

If they were to give an Oscar this year for casting directors—and they really should—I would get behind an FYC campaign for Avy Kaufman, a legend in the business who completely nails every role in the ...