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Rapper DMX Arrested

I remember sitting in the movie theater, watching Cradle 2 the Grave thinking that DMX might just join other rappers who could respectfully make the leap to acting. I thought he did a good job and looked forward to seeing him in more films. Before that, he had been in both Exit Wounds and Romeo Must Die . He was also successful in the music field. His debut album sold four million copies and some were comparing him to Tupac Shakur. But, he always seems to be in trouble with the law. Although I only remember hearing about him being … Continue reading →

Death Row Records Auctioned Off

Death Row Records, made famous by such acts as Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, has been sold at an auction. Founded in 1991, it was one of rap’s best-known labels, which sold tens of millions of albums in the early 90s when Tupac, Dr. Dre, and Snoop were just getting their start in the music industry. However, owner Marion “Suge” Knight had gotten in trouble with debt and mismanagement of the label, which forced the auction. By the late 90s, his most famous acts had left the label. However, as owner of the original master recordings, Death Row … Continue reading →

The Sad Legacy of Rap Music

I recently blogged about rapper T.I., currently being held in jail on gun charges. He allegedly sent his bodyguard to purchase machine guns. Machine guns? Seriously, didn’t those go out of style with Prohibition? Who needs a machine gun in this day and age? I do enjoy listening to some rap music, but I also think some is pure trash. Anyhow, I started thinking about all the rappers lost to tragedy when I read today that rapper Big Moe had died at the age of 33 due to a heart attack. While his death was not related to violence, it … Continue reading →