Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest passed away three ago today at the age of 45.
On March 22, 2016, Phife's relatives revealed in a public statement Malik died due to complications resulting from diabetes.
RIP Phife.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Jay-Z's ‘The Blueprint' Album Gets Added To The National Recording Registry
Jay-Z's sixth studio album "The Blueprint" is being inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
"The Blueprint" is only one of 8 rap or hip-hop albums in the National Recording Registry.
Jay's album has been archived as a collection of songs and records that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States.”
Jay's album has been archived as a collection of songs and records that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States.”
Others that have been registered include Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s “The Message,” 2Pac’s “Dear Mama,” and Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.”
Notorious B.I.G.'s Estate Sues Swiss Company For...
The estate of the late Notorious B.I.G. is suing a snowboard company for the use of Biggie's images on their products without getting permission.
According to the Blast, his estate was set up by Faith Evans and Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace.
The Swiss company produces snowboards with Biggie's face, signature, and more being sold.
The lawsuit is seeking an injunction against the company and all profits made.
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