hip hop

Heavy D Dead at Age 44
Heavy D Dead at Age 44
Rapper Heavy D has been pronounced dead at the young age of 44. Heavy D, who had a reputation as one of the influential rappers of the ’90s, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital today after a 911 phone call was made from his home (via TMZ). He died shortly after his arrival.
Tommy Hilfiger’s Son, Rich Hil, Wants to Be a Hip-Hop Star
Tommy Hilfiger’s Son, Rich Hil, Wants to Be a Hip-Hop Star
It feels like just yesterday that Tom Hanks‘ son Chet Haze made his rap debut. And not long after that, Bob Dylan’s 15-year-old grandson Pablo Dylan announced his own foray into rap. The latest celeb spawn to try hip-hop? Richard Hilfiger, son of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Forbes List of Hip Hop’s Richest Revealed – Who is Number One?
Forbes List of Hip Hop’s Richest Revealed – Who is Number One?
When it comes to making money in the hip-hop game, everybody is staring up at Jay-Z’s throne. The 41-year-old rapper and mogul took in $37 million over the past year, making him the highest-earning hip-hop star. The $37 million includes record sales, a 10-year, $150 million deal with Live Nation and part ownership of the New Jersey Nets, among other investments.