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In the ’80s and ’90s, South ... hip-hop and reggae—dominated the UK’s South Asian music scene. The Nairobi-born, ...

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NEW YORK - Hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent has died after a battle with colon cancer, according to a post on his official social media account. He was 58. "It is with deep sadness we share the ...

Rashmika Mandanna faced online backlash for comparing South Indian music to Bollywood during the 'Mission Majnu' promotions. She highlighted Bollywood's legacy of romantic songs, contrasting it ...

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By Zoe G. Phillips DJ Clark Kent, a beloved hip-hop record producer who worked with Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Mariah Carey and more, has died. He was 58. Kent died on Thursday evening following a ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...