SonicScoop was saddened to learn of the passing of Reggie Ossé, founder of the leading podcast on hip hop “The Combat Jack Show”. The cause was colon cancer. Ossé was a former entertainment lawyer who represented the likes of Roc-A-Fella founder Damon Dash, members of Sean Combs’ Hitmen producer team,…
Young Scooter Died From Severe Leg Injury Sustained While Fleeing, Police Say Published March 29, 2025 6:36 AM PDT | Updated March 29, 2025 9:23 AM PDT Play video content Young Scooter was fleeing from police when he severely hurt his leg while jumping over fences … and died of…
Today in hip-hop history… 1998: On March 2, 1997, Derek Michael Armstead, better known as Bloodshed, met an untimely death as a victim of a car accident. Bloodshed was a member of the Big L-founded supergroup Children of the Corn, which also included Cam’ron (known as Killa Cam then), Ma$e…
The hip-hop community is deeply mourning the death of Young Dolph. On Wednesday (Nov. 17), Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of Memphis. He was 36 years old. Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thorton Jr., was shot while inside Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, located at 2370 Airways Blvd. in…
Charlamagne Tha God has shared his thoughts on the glorification of murder in today’s rap music, comments that come shortly after the murder of PnB Rock earlier in September. During The Breakfast Club‘s ‘Rumor Report’ segment, Charlamagne was ruminating on the recent burglary of Tee Grizzley’s home in Los Angeles,…
In many ways, Joji is reimagining what it means to be an R&B singer. On his debut album, he explores new territory as we’re used to a sing-rap style from the 88Rising member. He’s transitioned into a full-blown singer on BALLADS 1, which released today. The album sees appearances from Clams…
After an extended vacation (and some technical difficulties), While You Were Away is back! Did you miss us? This week we’re checking out new music from All Time Low, Ho99o9, and Biffy Clyro, remembering Douglas McCarthy, and more. All Time Low return with new song ‘SUCKERPUNCH,’ announce 2025 tour All…
Rapper BeatKing Suffers Fatal Embolism Dead at 39 Published August 16, 2024 6:36 AM PDT | Updated August 16, 2024 7:57 AM PDT BeatKing, a beloved Houston rapper and producer, has died … and TMZ has learned what caused his death. A rep for the rapper tells us … BeatKing…
Young Noble Dies By Suicide at 47 Member of Outlawz, Worked with 2Pac Published July 4, 2025 2:12 PM PDT Young Noble — a rapper who worked closely with Tupac Shakur — has died by suicide … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ Hip Hop ……
Bo$$, best known as the first female MC signed to Def Jam Recordings, has reportedly passed away. On Monday (March 11), Bun B took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news while paying tribute to the departed in a heartfelt post. Next to an image of the Detroit native, who…