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In what seems like an ongoing nightmare with no end in sight, the Los Angeles wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Southern California.

As some of the smoke starts to clear, more and more members of the Hip-Hop community are stepping up to help their fellow creatives, including Pete Rock and DJ Spinna. On Monday (January 13), both veteran producers shared a fundraising link for Madlib, who just lost everything he owns to the massive blazes.

“We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support in helping legendary producer Madlib and his family rebuild after losing their home, decades of music, and equipment in the devastating LA fires,” the description reads. “Your donation, no matter the amount, will

Method Man (real name Clifford Smith) has denied recent allegations of assault. A report published by the New York Post on Thursday (January 16) claimed the Wu-Tang Clan legend punched a 28-year-old man seven times in the face at Crunch Fitness Gym on Staten Island.

But Method Man’s representative, Nicole Perna, refuted the claims, stating he’s not been involved in any such incident, saying in a statement, “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”

The New York Police Department also confirmed that no arrest report exists for the alleged incident. The Post article suggested the altercation involved Smith and Patrick Sokoya, an alleged ex-boyfriend of Method Man’s

Questlove is set to premiere his latest documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025. This film delves into the life, music and cultural impact of Sly Stone, the enigmatic frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, a band pivotal in shaping the funk and psychedelic soul genres.

The documentary features interviews with notable artists such as André 3000, D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rodgers and Parliament-Funkadelic's George Clinton, offering insights into Sly Stone's enduring influence on contemporary music. 

Following its Sundance debut, SLY LIVES! is scheduled for release on Hulu on February 13, 2025, making it accessible to a broader audience. This project marks Questlove's second dir

Guns 'N Roses are going on an international tour—and taking Public Enemy with them. On Monday (December 9), Flavor Flav shared an Instagram post announcing the news. He wrote in the caption, "FLAVOR FLAV: WE ARE GOING ON TOUR WITH GUNS N’ ROSES!!! Guns N’ freaking Roses." 

Produced by Live Nation, the 24-date trek begins next May in Saudi Arabia and ends on July 31 in Germany. Other special guests include the remaining members of the Sex Pistols and Rival Sons. No U.S. dates have been announced—at least not yet. 

Public Enemy—comprised primarily of Chuck D and Flavor Flav—has weathered several storms over the years. In 2020, Flavor Flav was dismissed from the group, shortly before Chuck D and his Public Enemy Radio brethren hit the stage at the Bernie Sande

Yo! MTV Raps legend Doctor Dré celebrated a birthday on Thursday (December 5), his 61st revolution around the sun. Born in Westbury, New York, the man born André Brown was a DJ at WBAU, the radio station of Adelphi University in Garden City, New York.

Along with three other DJs at the station, he formed the "Concept Crew." In 1986, they renamed themselves Original Concept and released their sole album in 1988, Straight from the Basement of Kooley High, on Def Jam Recordings. 

Doctor Dre eventually became the co-host of Yo! MTV Raps in 1989 alongside Ed Lover. The U.S. version was originally hosted by Fab 5 Freddy before they took over, although Fab 5 Freddy proceeded to host on weekends. The original line-up of the show, starring only Fab as th

Ice Cube has returned with his first new album in six years, Man Down. Boasting 19 tracks, the project includes guest vocals from Killer Mike, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort, among others. The lead single, "It's My Ego," has already been crowned the biggest solo single of Cube's career. Other highlights—"I'mma Burn Rubber," "Facts" featuring J-Dee of the Lench Mob, "Especially You" and "So Sensitive"—prove Ice Cube still has the Midas touch when crafting a West Coast classic. 

Man Down serves as the follow up to 2018's Everythangs Corrupt and marks the N.W.A legend's eleventh studio album. In the interim, Cube has been busy with his Mount Westmore project, Big3 basketball league and, of course, television/film production company, C