The Statesman

Canadian-Korean singer JUNNY’s first North American Tour

Francesca Mevs • August 22, 2022

Canadian-Korean singer-songwriter JUNNY is making his way to New York on his first-ever North American tour, the ‘blanc’ tour, named after his newly released album.

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South Korean Rapper CAMO’s first North American Tour

Francesca Mevs • August 21, 2022

South Korean rapper CAMO is gracing fans with her first-ever North American tour, “CAMO: WIFEY TOUR”, with special guests JMIN, DJ Yungrican, and Butch Dawson.

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Celebrating Hip-Hop History Month

Amaya McDonald • November 7, 2021

Celebrate and recognize hip-hop's impact on groups both in and outside the Black community with the observation of Hip-Hop History Month. Here are some of the songs that define the culture.

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Kanye West finally releases “Donda” album

Amaya McDonald • August 29, 2021

The highly anticipated album was originally scheduled for release on July 22. In the weeks leading up to the album’s release, West moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia where he held two album listening events over the summer.

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Remembering DMX, the Ruff Ryder

Tyler Rivers • April 13, 2021

The Ruff Ryder known as Dark Man X or DMX died at White Plains Hospital Friday morning. During the entirety of his week-long hospitalization, the 50-year-old rapper and actor was supported by family, friends and fans, who held a prayer vigil for him.

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A walk through East Williamsburg’s street art

Cindy Mizaku • May 6, 2020

Before the city lockdown order on March 20, 30-year-old Ariel Coello would lead street art walks over the weekends to have folks engage with and learn about Brooklyn’s art community.

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