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Lizzo Says the Origins of 'Sampling Laws' Are 'Racist'
She explained that sampling, which was born from hip-hop, is now "synonymous with theft."

Rostrum Records Releases 'Top Shelf 1988' Documentary With Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, and More
Rostrum Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary and hip-hop's 50th anniversary with the new documentary.

Watch LL Cool J, Lil Dicky, Cedric the Entertainer, and More Open Emmys With Biz Markie Tribute
Honoring late hip-hop giant Biz Markie, who died at the age of 57 back in July, Cedric and some notable rappers-turned-actors broke into "Just a Friend."

Biz Markie Will Get Street Named After Him in Long Island
The late great Biz Markie will be getting a street named after him in his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island. Biz Markie passed in July of this year.

50 Cent Reacts to Eminem Paying Homage to Rap Legends on ‘King’s Disease II’ Verse
50 Cent took to Instagram to react to Eminem paying homage to several fallen rap legends during his verse on "EPMD 2" off Nas' 'Kings Disease II.'

Biz Markie Remembered by Family and Friends During Memorial Service
Family, friends, and hip-hop royalty gathered together in Long Island to remember Biz Markie following his tragic death last month. He was 57.

Biz Markie Dead at 57
The rapper's brother announced the tragic news via Facebook on Friday night: 'To the baddest in the beats icon legend … I'll miss you more than words.'

Biz Markie's Manager Refutes Rumors of Rapper's Death
Biz Markie has not died, NBC News reports, citing a statement from the rapper’s manager Jenni Izumi: “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true."

Biz Markie Has Reportedly Been Hospitalized for Weeks
New York rapper Biz Markie, perhaps best known for his 1989 single "Just a Friend," has reportedly been hospitalized for weeks due to illness.

Eminem Responds to Biz Markie's Amusing #GodzillaChallenge Video
Slim: "U bodied this!! But this contest is 4 amateurs only!"

Biz Markie on Paying His Debt to 50 Cent With Food Stamps: 'They're Good Luck'
Earlier this month, 50 Cent finally had one of the many people supposedly in debt to him pull through and pay him back.

50 Cent Says Biz Markie Tried to Pay Off His Debt With Food Stamps
Fif demanded reimbursement during the Art of Rap Festival over the weekend. Biz jokingly handed over food stamps.

Marlon Wayans on Lil Pump, Jay Z, and Why 2Pac Would Hate Today's Rap
On the series premiere of Delete Your History, Marlon Wayans takes us back.

9 Things That Almost Killed Hip-Hop in the ’90s
In preparation for the release of VH1's 'The Breaks,' we're looking back at all the obstacles and struggles rappers had to face in hip-hop’s early days.

Biz Markie - "It's Spring Again (Altered Tapes Re-Work)"
Chicago-based duo Altered Tapes have been on a tear recently mining some well-worn funk/rap/soul territory for current-era partiers. In what may be th

"Sharknado 2": Bigger, Dumber, and Seriously Lacking in Chainsaw GIF Moments (A Review)
Is Syfy's "Sharknado" sequel bigger, better, ridiculous-er? Not so much.

Biz Markie Threw Out the First Pitch Before an Athletics Game Last Night and It Was…Not Great (GIF)
Biz Markie threw out the first pitch before an Athletics game last night. His pitching motion was definitely not great. By now, everyone has seen 50 Cent's fail

The 50 Most Iconic Sneaker Pictures on Tumblr Right Now
Here's not only the best, but the most important.