Speedy Firewood: Hawke’s Bay firewood company owned by young rapper liquidated
A legal representative for Speedy Firewood told the court, in June, that the company was entering voluntary liquidation.…
NZ Fashion Week Kahuria 2026 opens with Josh Emett, Lorraine Downes and Melodownz on runway
A rapper, a chef and an art dealer walk on to a runway – it must be opening…
Tyga Is Hollywood’s Latest AI Optimist
For some artists, using AI during the creative process is like ripping the soul out of an intimate…
50 Cent reveals his first-ever nickname, says it ‘wouldn’t work well’ as rap name
Last Updated: 12 August 2026, 12:28 PM IST 50 Cent opens up about his early days and reveals…
Pitbull breaks Guiness World Record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
“But I can tell you this much, I say it to the baldies all the time at the…
On The Up: Tairāwhiti rapper Shaskey advances to Pass the Mic Sydney final
“I’m stoked – I feel really blessed to be representing Tairāwhiti and Tāmaki Makaurau in the final,“ Shaskey…
Rapper Mystikal jailed for 20 years after pleading guilty to rape
The motion argued he was “under significant emotional distress and felt substantial pressure to make an immediate decision”.…
From boring to banger: Rapper turns Kiwis’ mortgage misery into music
How 900 ‘boring’ Kiwi mortgage stories became a hip-hop banger ‘What’s the Kiwi dream? House, family and car,…
Kneecap rapper Liam O’Hanna wins new court victory over ‘witch hunt’ terror charge
“The judge was right to hold that he had no jurisdiction,” the pair stated in a 13-page ruling,…
Dot Rotten dies aged 37 as tributes flow for British grime rapper
Reports have suggested the rapper died in Gambia, although no official details surrounding his death have been confirmed…
Drake loses US$1m Super Bowl bet on Patriots as ‘Drake Curse’ trend grows
One fan wrote before the game: “Bro already lost the fight before the battle starts.” Another posted: “Drake,…
US career hopes help NZ rapper, Tom Francis, escape assault conviction after parking Lamborghini in disabled space
Priest said Macdonald’s collaboration with rapper Snoop Dogg showed he was well established in the music scene and…