BB Kings

Hip-Hop Reacts to BB King’s Death
Hip-Hop Reacts to BB King’s Death
Hip-Hop Reacts to BB King’s Death
BB King, the King of Blues, dies at 89-years-old. King died in his sleep in Las Vegas, according to his website. He was recently taken to the hospital and was receiving hospice care at his home. Known for his hits like "Lucille," "Sweet Little Angel" and "Rock Me Baby," the Mississippi native began performing in the 1940s and influenced generations of musicians along
Fabolous Welcomes New York’s New Generation Of MCs
Fabolous Welcomes New York’s New Generation Of MCs
Fabolous Welcomes New York’s New Generation Of MCs
John Jackson, bka Fabolous, is just a quiet kid from Brooklyn’s Brevoort housing projects, who first hit the music scene in 2001 with the release of his breakout LP Ghetto Fabolous. The first hit from the record, “Can’t Deny It,” established Fab as a rising East Coast MC with a lot of crossover appeal—someone who could appeal to gritty New York fans while infusing Southern sounds into his music.