Machine Gun Kelly to Play Dublin October 5th – Support from Rob Kelly

Just days after the announcement of fellow XXL Freshman Macklemore’s Dublin date, Machine Gun Kelly has confirmed his debut Irish show, with an intimate performance at The Academy ...

Heavy D’s Family Issues Statement, Cause of Death as yet Unknown

On Tuesday the 8th of November 2011, the rap world was sent into shock at the news of the untimely death of Jamaican entertainer Heavy D. The 44-year old was found unconscious outside ...

Former LAPD Detective Claims Diddy & Suge Knight Orchestrated 2Pac & Biggie Murders

Former LAPD homicide detective Greg Kading has been in the center of a media firestorm after the release of his book Murder Rap. Kading claims that Suge Knight and Diddy Combs had ...

Win Rap Ireland Double-Passes to Skepta in Dublin

Every day this week, Rap Ireland will be giving away 2 tickets to one lucky winner, to catch the UK’s number 1 grime MC, Skepta, live at the Academy this Friday. Renowned in ...

Forbes Annouce Hip-Hop’s Top Earners 2011!

It’s that time of the year when we get to see just exactly how much our favourite rappers have made over the past year thanks to Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings . Coming in first ...

Throwback Thursday: The Notorious B.I.G.

There is probably no other rap star who is as well known for his music as he is for his life outside the recording studio. The Notorious B.I.G. was a four time Grammy nominated artist ...