Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- June 30, 2026
- 46 views
Afrika Bambaataa, a Founding Architect of Hip-Hop Culture Whose Legacy Was Shadowed by Abuse Allegations, Dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, producer, and cultural architect widely credited as one of hip-hop’s foundational figures, passed away on Thursday, April 9, at the age of 68 in Pennsylvania.…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- May 17, 2026
- 61 views
Afrika Bambaataa, a Founding Father of Hip-Hop, Dies at 68 Amidst Complex Legacy of Innovation and Abuse Allegations
Lance Taylor, known globally as Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, producer, and cultural architect widely credited as a founding father of hip-hop, has died at the age of 68. His…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- May 12, 2026
- 72 views
Association of Music Offices (AMO) Launches with 14 Founding Members to Bolster Local Music Ecosystems Nationwide
Atlanta, GA – In a landmark development for the nation’s creative economy, the Association of Music Offices (AMO) officially launched on Monday, May 11, 2026, during the esteemed Music Biz…
Lana Akmaluna
- Latin Music & Reggaeton
- April 14, 2026
- 109 views
Felipe Staiti, Founding Guitarist and Frontman of Enanitos Verdes, Dies at 64
The Latin music world is mourning the loss of a titan following the announcement that Felipe Staiti, the virtuosic guitarist and co-founder of the iconic Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes,…
Muhammad Hamdan
- Metal & Hard Rock
- March 30, 2026
- 160 views
BoySetsFire Co-Founding Drummer Matt Krupanski Has Passed Away
The music world is in mourning following the news of the passing of Matt Krupanski, a foundational member and co-founding drummer of the influential post-hardcore band BoySetsFire. Krupanski’s tenure with…
- Metal & Hard Rock
- March 28, 2026
- 116 views
Ross "The Boss" Friedman, Founding Guitarist of Manowar and The Dictators, Dies at 72 After Battle with ALS
Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a pivotal figure in both the early punk and heavy metal scenes, has passed away at the age of 72. His death, confirmed just over a…
- Metal & Hard Rock
- March 26, 2026
- 111 views
Dominic Garcia Sets the Record Straight on His Role as a Founding Member of Deftones
In a candid revelation that aims to reframe a significant chapter in the history of the influential alternative metal band Deftones, former bassist and drummer Dominic Garcia has come forward…
