Fat Joe Associate, Mike Beck, Murdered
Brooklyn-bred rapper Mike Beck—a member of Fat Joe's K.A.R. (Kill All Rats) crew—was shot dead over the weekend. As of press time the exact details are unknown, but ballerstatus.com reports that Beck fell victim to a botched robbery attempt in his ...
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Three years ago, DJ Webstar was on top of the world. His hit record “Chicken Noodle Soup” had spawned a worldwide dance craze and catapulted the Harlemite into the national spotlight. Based on his buzz, Webstar was able to secure ...
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Show & Prove
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