Lichelle Laws, better known as the pioneering gangster rapper BO$$, died Monday (March 11) from kidney failure. She was 54. Despite being born and raised in Detroit, Laws became best known as a part ...

The deaths of three Michigan rappers whose bodies were found in an abandoned apartment building in early February were related to gang violence, state police said, asking members of the public who ...

DETROIT – Lorrie Kemp allowed herself to scream for the first time since her son's Jan. 21 disappearance. "I don't know who to trust, I don't know who to believe – but I'm not going to stop," the ...

Detroit — A federal crackdown on violent street gangs in Metro Detroit has led to criminal charges against two up-and-coming rappers and a tense debate over whether to release the men who have ...

Detroit’s rap scene is as raw and resilient as the city itself. Known for its blue-collar roots and unshakable pride, the D has produced some of the most innovative and impactful artists in Hip Hop.

DETROIT — The headline on the U.S. Marshal’s press release announced, “Gang Member Removed from New Mexico’s Most Wanted.” Turns out, 20-year-old Mark Anthony Carlson was wanted for missing probation.

As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's story on a local level, with more than a dozen city-specific histories of the music and culture. Click here to see the entire list. More ...