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Snoop Dogg has revealed his beloved pet dog Juelz has died

Snoop Dogg shares emotional post announcing death of his pet dog

Rapper Young Scooter dies in freak accident on his 39th birthday, how did he pass away? Photo: Young Scooter/Facebook

Rapper Young Scooter dies in freak accident on his 39th birthday

A lawsuit filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, that claimed they sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dismissed.

Rape lawsuit filed against Jay-Z and Diddy dismissed

Diddy and Kanye West reconcile amid past feud

Take a look back at the moments that led to the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as Drake's team file a legal petition over "Not Like Us."

Will the Kendrick v Drake feud escalate at Super Bowl LIX?

Drake alleged that UMG and Spotify ‘boosted’ plays of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us, in the now dropped legal petition.

Drake drops two lawsuits regarding Kenrick Lamar’s Not Like Us

‘The Rap Game UK’ returned to the BBC for a sixth series - but a charity has complaied about its ‘potentially dangerous’ scenes. Photo by BBC.

History-making BBC show slammed for 'potentially dangerous' scenes

Samantha Lawrence, right, with her sister, Sandra Lawrence, who together formed British female rap duo Wee Papa Girl Rappers. Samantha has died at the age of 55

Pioneering female British rapper Samantha Lawrence dies aged 55

Rap icon Juice WRLD is set to be part of the Fortnite Remix finale.

How to get limited edition Juice WRLD skins on Fortnite

West Coast rapper Saafir has died at the age of 54.

Celebrated West Coast rapper Saafir dies aged 54

US Rapper Lil Durk has been arrested charged in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot.

US rapper Lil Durk arrested and charged over murder-for-hire plot

Rapper Jessi, whose real name is Jessica Ho, has taken to Instagram to issue a second apology regarding an incident where one of her fans was punched after she refused a selfie with him. Photo by Getty Images.

Musician apologises to fan who was punched after she declined photo

Rapper Ralan Styles, whose real name was Michael Robinson, who went viral for his remix of Baby Shark, has died aged 22 after being shot dead in an attempted robbery. Photo by Youtube/@RalanStyles.

Baby Shark rapper shot dead in attempted robbery at the age of 22

American legendary rapper Chino XL has died aged 50.

Chino XL 'took his own life' as family reveal cause of death

Young Dolph at the Staples Center Concert in 2017 Picture: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET

Man gets life sentence for killing rapper Young Dolph

Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial

Music mogul and businessman Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been arrested in New York City over sealed federal charges.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York City
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been arrested amid a slew of assault allegations made by several women.
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Influencer and rapper Lil Tay, aged 16, has had 'open heart surgery' in hospital. Photo by X/@LilTaybepoppin.

Rapper and influencer Lil Tay, aged 16, has 'open heart surgery'

Lil Tay is said to be in intenstive care in hospital with a “heart tumour” - a year after she was involved in a death hoax. Photos by Instagram.

Rapper Lil Tay in hospital with 'heart tumour' a year after death hoax

Cardi B and Offset are set to divorce while expecting their third child

Cardi B reveals she is pregnant as she files for divorce from Offset

American legendary rapper Chino XL has died aged 50. T

Legendary rapper and Tupac Shakur's 'rival' dead at 50

French rapper Naps, who is best known for songs such as C'est carré le S, faces trial for an alleged rape

French rapper Naps faces trial for an alleged rape

Doja Cat at Wireless Festival

Wireless Festival review: Doja Cat and Don Toliver outshine England

US rapper Enchanted has died at the age of 26. (Credit: Instagram/@luvenchanting)

Rising music star dies

Nicki Minaj held a moment of silence for the late Princess Diana at her recent show in Birmingham. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rapper's bizarre Princess Diana tribute

‘The Rap Game UK’ will make history when it returns to the BBC for a sixth series. Photo by BBC.

BBC reality TV show makes history with series return

A security guard was shot outside the Toronto home of Canadian rapper Drake. (Credit: Getty Images)

Shoot-out at singer's home

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of creating a "hostile" work environment and fat-shaming by her former cameraman Emili Garcia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Singer hit with sex lawsuit
Megan Thee Stallion’s team have denied the “salacious” allegations, saying they are an attempt to “embarrass” the rapper
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[L-R] Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole have been involved in a feud since Lamar's guest appearance on "Like That" by Future and Metro Boomin' (Credit: Getty)

Explainer What’s led to the bad blood between Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole?

Federal agents in the US raided the LA and Miami homes of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Police raid rapper's homes

Run-DMC: Two men convicted of murder in Jam Master Jay death

Rap star's killers convicted

Dutch drill rapper Bigidagoe, aka Danzel Silos, was shot dead on Sunday morning, local reports confirmed (Credit: YouTube)

Controversial rapper shot dead

Jam Master Jay of Run DMC performs on stage at the Respect Festival, Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom, 2001. Picture: Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images

Run-DMC DJ murder suspects 'driven by revenge'

From left: Zain Mirza, Ayaanle Adan and Chibuike Ohanweh are among four who have been sentenced to jail over the murders of two rappers in East London

Four jailed over rappers' double murder

Saydi Abu Sheikh was killed in a triple shooting in Ilford. Picture: Met Police

Four guilty of rapper gang murders

Drake pictured at Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena on April 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Drake's For All The Dogs and other past heavily delayed album releases

Drake & 21 Savage tour: what is the setlist and can you get tickets?

Tupac Shakur in a scene from the film 'Gridlock'd', 1997. (Photo by Gramercy Pictures/Getty Images)

Duane “Keffe D” Davis charged with shooting Tupac dead

Las Vegas police have arrested a man over the drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996.

Man arrested in Las Vegas over fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996

Ashley Walters plays Dushane in Top Boy

What did Top Boy star Ashley Walters say about Black creators?

Lil Tay's former manager Harry Tsang has accused the rapper and social media star of being behind a fake death Instagram hoax herself. Photos: Instagram/Lil Tay (left) and Getty Images (right).

Lil Tay's ex-manager accuses rapper of being behind death hoax herself

Lil Tay's former manager Harry Tsang has accused the rapper and social media star of being behind a fake death Instagram hoax herself. Photos: Instagram/Lil Tay (left) and Getty Images (right).

Lil Tay's ex-manager accuses rapper of being behind death hoax herself

Lil Tay

What happened to Lil Tay?

Lil Tay has confirmed her and her brother are alive and not dead, as an Instagram post had claimed. Photos by Instagram/Lil Tay.

Rapper Lil Tay confirms she and brother are not dead and are 'safe'

Rapper Snoop Dogg, right, real name is Calvin Broadus, and his bodyguard McKinley Lee await the reading of a verdict in his murder trial 20 February 1996. POO/AFP via Getty Images)

YNW Melly mistrial - other rappers who swerved a guilty verdict

Travis Scott

A$AP Rocky performs harsh verse fans believe is aimed at Travis Scott

YNW Melly (Getty)

A look at YNW Melly's rise to fame and his biggest collaborations

American rapper Snoop Dogg is escorted in handcuffs by two police officers following his arrest on charges of suspicion of posession of marijuana, circa 1995. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

YNW Melly trial - a look back at other high-profile rappers in court

Playboi Carti confirms 2023 ‘Antagonist’ tour including London O2 Arena - how to buy tickets

Playboi Carti announces global tour including UK shows - buy tickets

What does YMW Melly's name mean? Rapper's homicide trial continues

Fans leave flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the XXXTentacion Funeral & Fan Memorial in 2018 (Photo: Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Three men found guilty of murdering rapper XXXTentacion

Drake speaks onstage during Drake's Till Death Do Us Part rap battle on October 30, 2021 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

The most expensive chains in hip hop as Drake leads the way

David Jude Jolicoeur performing in 2017 (Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

David Jude Jolicoeur: founder of hip-hop trio De Le Soul dead at 54

Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

What did Stormzy say about his new album in letter to fans?

Coolio is evicted from the Big Brother House during the final of Celebrity Big Brother 2009 at Elstree Studios on January 23, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Coolio Gangsta’s Paradise: what is the connection with Stevie Wonder?

What happened at Astroworld? Travis Scott festival tragedy explained

Michael Jordan Athernought petrol-bombed a woman’s home after mistaking it for the house of his rap rival.

Rapper petrol-bombed house thinking it belonged to his rival

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