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DARK SECRETS: Nwa - The Real Truth

After the execution of James G. Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over use of rap lyrics as evidence

After languishing on death row in Texas for nearly two decades, James G. Broadnax was executed on April 30, 2026.

The Conversation

James Gadson obituary

Drummer who brought an irresistible melting pot of styles to hits by Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor and the Jackson 5

The Guardian - UK

BBC and NWA: the day ABC staff went on strike – and left Aunty looking ‘a bit different’

Triple J signed off with the hip-hop anthem Express Yourself while other radio and TV networks filled the air with BBC broadcasts, re-runs and soothing music

The Guardian - AU

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"I just wanna know when Led Zeppelin's gonna be in the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame." Kiss legend Gene Simmons rants about hip-hop being in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, EDM being "easy" and more

Turns out Gene still isn't happy about hip-hop being in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Metal Hammer

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 9-11)

Prime Video subscribers looking for movies to watch this weekend are spoiled for choice with plenty of watchlist-worthy flicks. Here's my top 3.

Tom’s Guide

7 new to Prime Video movies in January with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Here's a round-up of seven critically acclaimed movies that are new to Prime Video in January 2026.

Tom’s Guide

The five best fictional bands in film history

The Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters has become the most watched film in Netflix history. The all-pervasive musical phenomenon centres on two fictional K-pop bands, Huntr/X and Saja Boys.

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"I dug the record 'cause it was incorporating hip hop into rock. I was like, 'This is cool!'" How one rap legend joined the unlikeliest tour ever to help bring hip hop to the nu metal generation

The idea of Ice Cube and Korn sharing a bill might not seem strange now, but in the 90s, it was a thrilling novelty

Metal Hammer

WIC Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown, Forcing House Republicans To Introduce New Bill

Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is at risk amid the ongoing government shutdown.

International Business Times

The Controversy Surrounding Boyz N The Hood's Release In 1992 Made Me Want To See It, But When I Did, It Wasn't What I Expected

Only a real man can raise his children.

Cinemablend

WIC becomes a political football in shutdown - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks into Democratic and Republican finger-pointing regarding the shutdown and a key federal nutrition program.

Roll Call

'Everyone's here for the same reason': Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio

Kneecap fans gathered outside the band’s gig in Glasgow tonight, and have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio and their stance against…

The National (Scotland)

“Everyone in our circle was listening to a lot of West Coast hip hop, and it was minor key and dark. If you could take that to the next level, you could make it heavy metal”: How hip hop changed metal forever

Anthrax, Rage Against The Machine and Korn all owe a debt to hip hop

Metal Hammer

Congress may cut WIC access for 360,000

Changes to SNAP and Medicaid could make it significantly harder for families to access WIC benefits

Salon

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The Guardian - AU

Sex, drugs and a lot more than rock’n’roll: 50 years of Triple J, Australia’s youth radio station

On this day in 1975, 2JJ started broadcasting – exposing Australia to banned songs, swear words and radical politics. Those who were there recall the anarchy and the aspiration

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles blast NWA’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ at practice ahead of divisional round game vs. Rams

Eagles blast NWA's 'Straight Outta Compton' at practice ahead of divisional round game vs. Rams

The Independent UK

Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods

Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N

Salon

WIC needs more access, less politics

"The premise is simple, but the impact will be profound," says the CEO of the National WIC Association

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The Independent UK

From John Lennon to NWA: 14 of the best protest songs, ranked

From Marvin Gaye to Little Simz, here are 14 songs that illuminate the power of protest music to make change, as ranked by Finn Cliff Hodges

Guitar World

“I had a ridiculously long, complex chord and key change solo section. And who comes to mind? Steve Vai!” How Billy Morrison assembled a guitar lineup that includes John 5, Steve Stevens and Steve Vai for his triumphant comeback solo album

Inspired by a basic signal chain and the “simplest guitar album on the planet”, Billy Idol’s right-hand man feels vindicated with the unplanned success of The Morrison Project

Louder

The first trailer for Billy Corgan's new reality TV show is online and it looks pretty wild

"Every day I question my sanity" - Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan

The Guardian - UK

Furious, funny and potentially fatal: hip-hop’s 20 greatest diss tracks – ranked!

As Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more continue their high-profile beef, we run down the most inspired – and vicious – attacks in rap’s history

Louder

"I'm thrilled to share an inside look into our family's wild life through the world of wrestling and rock'n'roll": A Billy Corgan reality TV show is coming to a small screen near you

Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland premieres next month, and it's unscripted

The Guardian - UK

What do you call rapper J Cole apologising to Kendrick Lamar? A modern business masterclass

The headlines around the top hip-hop artists focuses on spats and feuds, and obscures the fact that so many are capitalists of genius, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson said he wants to "make films that matter" and next up is a wrestling biopic about Ric Flair

The Rock will produce the biopic about the NWA great

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