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A film time capsule of 1990s rap greats

Director dream hampton uncovers old tapes of her friendships with 1990s rappers in their casual moments

Salon

‘Biggie, Tupac, Ghostface – those guys saved my life’: Alvaro Barrington on hip-hop, carnival and his Tate show

Ahead of his major Tate commission, one of the stars of modern art discusses his diverse cultural influences and why his new work will explore his Caribbean and American roots

The Guardian - UK

"It was just one note... I took that one note and pitched it on different drum pads on the machine - he came in like, that’s it!": How DJ Premier turned a mystery sample into the hook from The Notorious B.I.G.’s Unbelievable

DJ Premier opens up on the story behind his contribution to Biggie's iconic debut album in a new interview for the Broken Record podcast

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33 Funny Things People Said To Medical Staff Before Their Anesthesia Started Working

Next time you’re due to go under anesthesia, don’t forget to try out these hilarious and witty suggestions on your surgeon. The post 33 Funny Things People Said To Medical Staff Before Their Anesthesia Started Working first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The epic rise and fall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

From Harlem to Hollywood — including the 1990s East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry, recent sexual harassment lawsuits, and the name changes from Sean Combs to “Love” — Sheila Flynn explores Diddy’s wild and legally fraught path to fame

The Independent UK

Hip-Hop Icon Mister Cee Passes Away At Age 57

Remembering the influential DJ Mister Cee, who shaped the careers of Big Daddy Kane and the Notorious B.I.G. His contributions to hip-hop will always be re...

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The 90s hip-hop T-shirt is back – with a twist

Where once rap tees were used to promote the likes of rappers Biggie and Tupac, now the trend for displaying your own face is all the rage

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We knew Diddy's history of violence

The Bad Boy Records CEO's image has been less than pristine, so why did it take until now to pay attention to it?

Salon

The 10 all-time best rap songs from athletes including Shaq (FIRE!) and LeBron James (Yikes!)

Here are the best rap songs from athletes, including a Biggie feature with Shaquille O'Neal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Teen Mom fans convinced Kailyn Lowry ‘announced’ baby number five in cute snap

Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry convinced her followers she was confirming the arrival of her latest child in an adorable Instagram post alongside her toddler son Creed

Daily Mirror

Family heartbroken after Scots dad dies in sleep weeks after being diagnosed with sleep apnoea

Dad-of-four Lee Jamieson, known as Biggie, tragically passed away on Sunday, January 29, at his home in Haddington, East Lothian.

Daily Record

Heartfelt tribute as East Lothian 'gentle giant' dad tragically dies in his sleep

Biggie was loved by all who knew him and was described as a gentle giant who brought laughter to every room that he entered before his tragic passing at the start of 2023.

Edinburgh Live

Why did taking our dogs on a flight end in such heartbreak?

Although it had been arranged by the British Veterinary Centre one died and two were seriously ill

The Guardian - UK

From Biggie to Kendrick: super-producer Pete Rock on hip-hop’s golden ages

The musician with the Midas touch has sold 25m albums – but he’s still fighting for the recognition he’s due

The Guardian - US

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Former Purdue, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers big man Caleb Swanigan dead at 25

The basketball world awoke to heartbreaking news Tuesday when the Purdue Boilermakers announced the death of Caleb Swanigan, a gentle giant who spent three seasons in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Caleb Swanigan, former Purdue star and Big Ten Player of the Year, dies at 25

The Allen County, Indiana, Coroner’s office confirmed Tuesday that Swanigan died Monday of natural causes at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

The Guardian - US

Former Trail Blazers player and ‘gentle soul’ Caleb Swanigan dies aged 25

Caleb Swanigan, who played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, had died at the age of 25

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NYC's new limited-edition MetroCard celebrates Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday

Only four subway stations will have them, and it’s “not guaranteed” you’ll secure one.

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Leeds Live

Leeds man 'Biggie' fled country 10 years ago over kidnap plot - now he is behind bars

Ibrahim Majid spoke to the boy's brother over the phone and demanded the money after the 16-year-old had been snatched from the streets of Leeds

The Guardian - UK

Biggie kept saying: ‘Is this where they dump the dead bodies?’ – Eric Johnson’s best photograph

‘I was told to get an iconic picture of hip-hop’s golden couple, Biggie Smalls and Faith Evans. So I photographed them under Brooklyn Bridge with the New York skyline behind’

Daily Record

Answer this one Meerkat-related question to win a family pass to Blair Drummond Safari Park

Win a family pass for two adults and two children by answering one Meerkat-related question!

Manchester Evening News

'Biggie' flooded Greater Manchester homes with drugs from Liverpool

Adam Jarir, 29, brought cocaine and heroin to Atherton as part of a county lines gang

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