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British Hip-Hop Pioneer Samantha Lawrence of Wee Papa Girl Rappers Passes Away at 55

LONDON — Samantha Lawrence, an iconic force in British hip-hop known by her stage name TY Tim, died on December 1, 2024, at age 55. As one half of the Wee Papa Girl Rappers, Lawrence, alongside her sister Sandra, captured the musical imagination of a generation. The duo is credited with catapulting the genre into the mainstream, mixing traditional sounds with fresh beats. The family stated that her death was due to complications from secondary …

Bronx Hip-Hop Luminary Percy Forrest Fatally Stabbed in Queens Nightclub Incident

NEW YORK — Percy Forrest, a prominent figure in the Bronx hip-hop scene and a long-time collaborator with rapper Fat Joe’s Terror Squad, tragically lost his life in a stabbing at a Queens nightclub early Sunday morning. He was 55. The incident took place around 2:20 a.m. at the Agenda Restaurant and Lounge in Astoria, where Forrest suffered severe chest injuries. He was quickly transported to Elmhurst Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after his …

Hip-Hop Luminary and FDNY Hero Kaseem ‘Ka’ Ryan Dies at 52, Leaving a Legacy of Grit and Grace

New York, NY — The music and firefighting communities are mourning the loss of Kaseem Ryan, known professionally as Ka, a revered figure in the underground rap scene and a dedicated firefighter. Ryan died suddenly in New York City on October 12, 2024, at the age of 52. Ryan, a native of Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood, achieved recognition in the 1990s as part of the group Natural Elements and later embarked on a solo career with …

Iran’s Repression of Hip-Hop Artist – An Ongoing Struggle

Washington, DC – A 33-year-old Iranian hip-hop artist, Toomaj Salehi, faces imminent danger as Iran’s regime prepares to execute him for his music. This disturbing situation follows the murder of a 22-year-old Iranian woman in 2022 for improperly wearing a hijab, highlighting Tehran’s oppressive measures to silence dissent and maintain control over its population. Salehi’s arrest on October 30, 2022, for his music comes after he released lyrics referencing the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, …