Rob Base, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and the voice behind the genre-crossing 1988 anthem It Takes Two, passed away on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a private battle with cancer.
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Win Tickets to See Ja Rule at Mystic Lake This Saturday
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is giving away two tickets to see Ja Rule live at the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Saturday, May 9. Enter by Thursday, May 7 at noon.
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Katherine Dunham residency brings African dance to Northside youth, adults
Katherine Dunham Residency at Lundstrum Performing Arts in North Minneapolis runs March 25 to 29 with African, modern, ballet and hip-hop classes open to all ages.
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Herbie Hancock’s legacy continues with 2025 North American tour
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is embarking on a North American tour, celebrating his 60 years of musical innovation with an all-star ensemble, featuring Terence Blanchard, James Genus, Lionel Loueke, and Jaylen Petinaud.
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The Response: A National Poetry Month Concert brings hip-hop and spoken word to Minneapolis
The Response: A National Poetry Month Concert is a night of music and spoken word featuring hip-hop artists and edu-poets, headlined by Locksmith, and will be held at The Cabooze on April 26, 2025.
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LL COOL J Reimagines His Legacy: Vinyl Reissues and a Fresh “Rock The Bells” Visual
LL Cool J is re-releasing his albums All World: Greatest Hits and Phenomenon on vinyl, allowing both longtime fans and new listeners to engage with his music in a tangible way, while also celebrating his influence on hip-hop’s future.
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Kendrick Lamar Brings America to the Stage with a History-Making Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show was a powerful exploration of Black identity, resistance, and artistic dominance, making it a cultural shift and a moment where hip-hop owned the stage.
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Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings – A Night of Musical Magic in Minneapolis
The Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis is hosting a unique Candlelight concert featuring the Listeso String Quartet + Drums performing iconic Hip-Hop tracks on strings, set against the backdrop of a dimly lit room illuminated by candlelight.
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Netflix docuseries shows ladies of hip-hop have many more stories to tell
Exciting and energizing in its breadth, ‘Ladies First’ can be frustrating in its lack of depth.