NYTIMES (Clay Risen) - Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65
A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.
DAILYCALLER (Leena Nasir) - REPORT: Police Detain Hip Hop Star In High-Profile Murder Investigation
He has denied all allegations against him
NYTIMES (Santul Nerkar) - A Guilty Plea in Jam Master Jay’s Murder, Two Decades Later
Jay Bryant’s admission of guilt on Monday was the first time anyone had publicly acknowledged orchestrating the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the D.J. of Run-DMC.
HUFFPOST - Lil Nas X Enters Mental Health Program In Hopes Of Getting Charges Dismissed
The "Old Town Road" rapper and singer was arrested last August in Los Angeles for attacking officers while allegedly naked.
The "Old Town Road" rapper and singer was arrested last August in Los Angeles for attacking officers while allegedly naked.Open
NYTIMES (Adam Liptak) - Hip-Hop Icons Tell Justices That Texas Turned Rap Lyrics Into a Death Warrant
Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.