Hip-Hop

Chris Kelly of Kris Kross Dies at 34
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Chris Kelly of Kris Kross Dies at 34

By Sugey Palomares | 05/02/2013 - 09:53 | 0 Comments

Chris Kelly, also known as the “Mac Daddy” of the rap duo Kris Kross, has died, reports The Associated Press. The 34-year-old rapper was found unresponsive in his home yesterday afternoon and was later taken to...

Daddy Yankee Isn’t Gay But Hip-Hop Needs a Gay Superstar
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Commentary: Too Bad Daddy Yankee Isn’t Gay

By Jesus Trivino | 04/06/2013 - 09:21 | 0 Comments

When a picture allegedly showing Daddy Yankee making out with another guy hit Twitter earlier this week, the reggaeton superstar had to once again take time out of his busy schedule to make it clear that he’s straighter...

Trina at the 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors
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EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Trina Breaks Down Her Latina Roots

By Sugey Palomares | 06/28/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Hip-hop artist, Trina established herself as the "Diamond Princess" after the release of her sophomore album, sharing the same title, dropped in 2005. Since then, the rapper has produced several hits including her fourth album, Still The Baddest, which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.

We heard the Florida-based artist is Latina...

Trayvon Martin

Hoodies & Hope: Trayvon Martin Case Speaks To A Latino

By Jesus Trivino | 04/02/2012 - 15:47 | 0 Comments

It was a peaceful, breezy spring day in Brooklyn, New York in 1994. It wasn’t cold enough for a coat, yet it was perfect for a light hooded sweater. I wore a tan Timberland hoodie over my Catholic school uniform to disguise my preppy getup. This day I took the long way home; I wanted extra time to listen to A Tribe Called Quest’s latest album, Midnight...

Latina.com Presents: The Pitbull Soundboard

Latina.com Presents: The Pitbull Soundboard

By Jesus Trivino | 03/05/2012 - 14:14 | 0 Comments

Pitbull is a fast talker. The Cuban-American MC can sell sofrito popsicles to a lady in white gloves. Needless to say, Pit is the ideal candidate to have his own soundboard. Before he sets off his Planet Pit World Tour on March 19th in Canada with Flo Rida, Latina.com has compiled his most...

Introducing Los Rakas
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WATCH: Get to Know 'Los Rakas'

By Amaris Castillo | 08/23/2011 - 16:31 | 0 Comments

Though it has been years since Los Rakas lived in Panama, the country’s plena and reggae music maintain a prominent foothold in the duo’s work. So great is the influence that the group, made up of cousins Raka Dun and Raka Rich, have married the sounds almost effortlessly with hip-hop. The result is Chancletas y...

Introducing Manika

Introducing Manika

By Angie Romero | 05/16/2011 - 08:00 | 42 Comments

She’s only 17 but we can already see a bright future ahead of her! We’re talking about pop star-in-the-making Manika. With a mixed heritage that includes Spanish, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, and Malaysian roots, she’s a fresh new face on the music scene and one who’s poised to become a much-needed positive role model for teens everywhere (no offense, Ke$ha...

WATCH: Eva Longoria Parker Busts a Rhyme

WATCH: Eva Longoria Parker Busts a Rhyme

By Mariela Rosario | 10/18/2010 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Did you know that Eva Longoria Parker was hosting the 2010 MTV Europe Awards in Madrid? Well, we're pretty sure you won't forget that fact after watching this video!

Check out little Miss ELP get down as she tells us a bit about herself and her hosting duties..."in song."

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