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Emerging rapper jailed over 'online drugs supermarket' linked to Drogheda feud gang
Courts
An emerging rapper and another man have been jailed for running an online drugs operation called 'Poundland' on behalf of the Boylan Organised Crime Group linked to the Drogheda feud.
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Drogheda feud gangster hopes to become rap star as he faces years behind bars
Drogheda
Exclusive: As Dean Thornton faces the prospect of time behind bars when sentenced for facilitating organised crime next month, we can reveal that he plans to become a legitimate rap artist preparing to launch a full rap album and connect with UK talent.
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Kneecap in their own words - controversial rappers return to their roots for Apple Music documentary
Kneecap
Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí tour the city which made them famous ahead of release of new album
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Drogheda gang member drops new rap track from custody ahead of sentencing
Crime
Exclusive: Dean Thornton, who has been in custody for the past 12 months, features on the new rap ‘Losses and Wins’ released on Dearfxch TV on YouTube on New Year’s Day
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Kneecap's Mo Chara due in London court today on terrorism charges
Kneecap
The rapper is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
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Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, father of Kneecap rapper Moglaí Bap, has died, aged 67
Rap Music
Naoise, aka Moglaí Bap, said he is “heartbroken” following his father’s passing
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People only just realising where A$AP Rocky's name actually comes from
ASAP Rocky
He has won a BET Award, two BET Hip-Hop Awards, an MTV Video Music Award Japan and an MTVU Woodie Award, but many fans still have no idea how A$AP Rocky got his stage name
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People are only just learning what T-Pain's rap name actually stands for
T-Pain
T-Pain, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, has been a well-known name in the music industry for about two decades - but some people still have no idea what his stage name actually means
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People are just learning 'savage' reason behind Snoop Dogg's rap name
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, is one of the most successful hip-hop artists in existence, but his fans are only just learning how the music mogul got his nickname
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Post Malone fans are just realising how he got rap name - and it makes perfect sense
Weird Celeb News
American artist Post Malone became a well-known name across the world after releasing his 2015 debut single White Iverson - but some fans still don't know the story behind his iconic rap name
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People only just realising what 50 Cent's stage name actually means
50 Cent
Rapper 50 Cent has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award and three American Music Awards - but some people still have no idea how he got his stage name
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People are just realising the poignant meaning behind Tupac's rap name
Rap Music
Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur sold more than 75 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world - but many people still don't know the story behind his poignant name
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People are only just realising what Eminem's rap name actually stands for
Eminem
Eminem gained mainstream popularity in 1999 - but some people have no idea how he got his rap name, as social media users share their surprise over its origin story
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Drogheda thug releases rap video seeming to boast about abduction and torture of young man six years ago
Drogheda
"I cracked his face with a quick one-two, got drip on my feet, got blood on my shoe, straight to the fire, can’t leave no clues, great start to the week, got the Monday Blues," he raps
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Timbaland's rap partner Magoo dies aged 50 as pals warn 'time is short'
Timbaland (Timothy Mosley)
Rap artist Magoo, who was best known for being part of the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo, has died at the age of 50, with his heartbroken friends paying tribute
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Lil Tay and brother are not dead after huge social media hoax
Rap Music
Lil Tay has spoken out to say she and her brother are not dead and that her social media was hacked after it was reported she had died
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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rap Music
Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following the shooting of musician Megan Thee Stallion after being found guilty of gun-related charges in December
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Rapper Desiigner checks into mental health facility following 'inappropriate behaviour'
Rap Music
Champions singer Desiigner has announced he is admitting himself into a mental health facility as he revealed he has been 'struggling' for the past few months
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De La Soul founding member rapper David Jolicoeur dead at the age of 54
Rap Music
De La Soul star David Jolicoeur has passed away in hospital aged just 54 after an undisclosed illness that saw the rap group's founding member tragically die on Sunday
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Tragic balcony death of rapper AKA's fiancée just two years before his violent murder
Rap Music
South African rapper AKA, real named Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, fiancée died just two years before his own death in harrowing circumstances
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Two missing rappers found dead in apartment complex after hip hop show cancellation
Rap Music
Three bodies were discovered in Michigan several weeks after two rappers and their friend were reported missing in the Detroit area
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'Geek' YouTuber KSI prefers jigsaws and sober nights in to partying at the BRITs
KSI
Millionaire rap star and boxer KSI says he'd rather be at home doing puzzles and drinking his Prime energy drink than boozing at celebrity parties since getting sober after last year's BRIT Awards
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Big Scarr dead: Rapper dies aged 22 as Gucci Mane confirms his death in touching tribute
Rap Music
Memphis-born rapper Big Scarr has reportedly died at the age of 22, with fellow musician Gucci Mane confirming the sad news in a heartfelt tribute
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LA rapper Blueface arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of attempted murder
Rap Music
Finesse the Beat rapper Blueface has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was taken into custody by police outside of a restaurant in Las Vegas
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