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De La Soul Break Down the Origins of Their Beef With 2Pac Shakur
Posdnuos shares the story of the video mix-up that led to De La Soul’s unexpected beef with 2Pac Shakur.
Lizzo Says the Origins of 'Sampling Laws' Are 'Racist'
She explained that sampling, which was born from hip-hop, is now "synonymous with theft."

Mass Appeal Teases Albums From Nas and DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and More
The label has a new series titled 'Legend Has It...' that celebrates and spotlights some of the most influential artists of all time.


De La Soul Disavow ‘Unauthorized’ Book, Fans Disapprove of Them Threatening Lawsuit
The group was in a catalog dispute over control of their music for years, and the albums made it to streaming in 2023.

De La Soul's Posdnuos Says Hitting His Head Inspired "Plug Tunin" Flow
Inspiration seems to come from the strangest of places.

Tyler, the Creator Says A.I. 'Will Never Catch Up to Me Creatively,' Should Instead Be Used for 'Mundane Sh*t'
Tyler argues that such tech should be put toward fighting cancer, for example, instead of being used in place of our "superpower" as humans.

De La Soul Reflect on Turning Down 'Fresh Prince' Role: 'We Were Scared'
'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' premiered in 1990, a year after the group released their debut album, '3 Feet High and Rising.'

Nas Runs Into Cousin He Hasn't Seen in Over 20 Years While Performing With Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul: ‘Amazing’
Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and De La Soul performed at a pool party that took place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.

Camella Ehlke Is Relaunching Triple 5 Soul to Tell Untold Stories About Streetwear
Triple 5 Soul is making a comeback this year and Camella Ehlke will lead the creative direction for her pioneering streetwear label. Here are all the details.

How De La Soul’s Legendary Catalog Finally Made It To Streaming Platforms
After years of battling, De La Soul's catalog is finally available on DSPs. We talked to Reservoir Media about how they did it and how they are honoring Trugoy.

De La Soul's Entire Discography Finally Available on Streaming
After years of legal battles over the rights to the majority of their discography, the entirety of De La Soul’s catalog is available on streaming services.

De La Soul Share Tribute Following Trugoy The Dove's Death
Maseo and Posdnuos, the two remaining members of the iconic New York hip-hop trio De La Soul, have broken their silence on the tragic passing of Trugoy

De La Soul's Trugoy Dead at 54
Trugoy, who is one third of De La Soul, has died. Reports say the Native Tongues member passed away at the age of 54. Trugoy was remembered by fans and peers.

De La Soul’s Music Catalog Begins Official Streaming Rollout With “The Magic Number” (UPDATE)
De La Soul announced that after years of legal battles, its entire music catalog will make its way to streaming services, starting with "The Magic Number."

De La Soul Collaborator Don Newkirk Dead at 56
Don Newkirk, perhaps best known for his collaborations with legendary hip-hop acts like De La Soul, 3rd Bass, and Prince Paul, has passed away at the age of 56.

Will.i.am Says 2Pac and Biggie’s ‘Kind of Music Doesn’t Speak to My Spirit,’ Reveals Which Rappers He Prefers
Will.i.am didn't shy away from sharing his true feelings about 2Pac and Biggie's catalogs, revealing whose work he prefers in a new interview.

De La Soul Speaks on Their Catalog Returning to Streaming Services This Year
After decades of legal battles with Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul announced today that their full catalog will soon be available to stream everywhere.