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Arts & Culture

Bay Area’s hip-hop insiders say loss of artists are not isolated issues, long-term health needs to be addressed

June 2, 2021 Brandy Collins

Members of the hip-hop community are recognizing that a conversation about health and wellness for artists has become increasingly more important. As millions of people commiserate and share their remembrances online for their favorite artists,

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Arts & Culture

The Town Remembers Legendary Rapper “Shock G” of Digital Underground

April 22, 2021 Brandy Collins

Oakland reacts to death of Shock G, of Oakland’s Digital Underground.

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