The Current Status of Every Murdered Rapper's Case
Since 1987, an astonishing number of rappers have been murdered, with many of them left unsolved. XXL checks in on the status of every murdered rapper's case.
Slim Dunkin
Slim Dunkin’s Dad Seeks $11 Million Still Owed for Son's Death
The father says he hasn't seen any of the money he was awarded.
Slim Dunkin Dies - Today in Hip-Hop
On this day, Dec. 16, in hip-hop history, Brick Squad member Slim Dunkin was shot and killed in Atlanta.
Gucci Mane Named In Slim Dunkin’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Gucci Mane was named on a wrongful death lawsuit filed Wednesday by Bricksquad 1017 affiliate Mario “Slim Dunkin” Hamilton's father, Mark Hamilton, in Fulton County State Court, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Slim Dunkin was shot in an East Atlanta recording studios in 2011...
9 Recent Shootings In Hip-Hop
On Wednesday night, a Fat Trel release party in New York City erupted in violence after an unknown man opened fire at the bar in SOB's in Manhattan leaving four injured and the people in attendance terrorized.
Despite hip-hop's reputation for violence, shootings involving rap's top stars has become relatively rare in recent years as street rap has become more and more marginalized in mainstream h
5 Recent Deaths Of Rising Rappers Affiliated With Stars
Early this morning, unfortunate news broke that Philly rapper Meek Mill's affiliate Lil Snupe was murdered. While details about the killing have been scant, several artists including DJ Khaled and Turk have expressed their condolences to Snupe's family in this time of turmoil...
Waka Flocka Flame, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family
Waka Flocka expands his sound and opens up a bit more on his latest release, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family...
Young Vito Denied Bond in Slim Dunkin Murder
Slim Dunkin's murder suspect, Young Vito, is denied bond...
In Memory Of…
XXL remembers the rappers and influential hip-hop figures we lost in 2011...
Slim Dunkin Alleged Killer Turns Himself In
Vinson Hardimon, also known as Young Vito, has turned himself in to authorities...