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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Dove Shack Rapper C-Knight Dies at 52 After Stroke

C-Knight, a member of hip hop group The Dove Shack, has passed away at the age of 52 after being taken off life support following a stroke. The rapper, whose real name was Arnez Blount, had been hospitalized in mid-October due to complications from diabetes. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, he remained unresponsive, and his family was awaiting the results of an MRI to assess brain activity. C-Knight was known for his contributions to the West Coast G-Funk music movement in the 1990s and his hits with The Dove Shack, including "Summertime in the LBC" and "This Is The Shack."

via TMZ|

#c-knight #entertainment #g-funk

music2 years ago•0 min saved

G-Funk Rapper C-Knight Fights for Life After Stroke and Diabetes Complications

C-Knight, a founding member of the Dove Shack, is on life support after suffering a stroke following complications related to his diabetes. His condition rapidly deteriorated, and he is currently unresponsive with unclear brain activity. Fellow Dove Shack member, Bo-Roc, has asked for prayers and positive energy for C-Knight's recovery.

via The Daily Beast|

#c-knight #dove-shack #g-funk

music2 years ago•21 min saved

The Evolution of Hip-Hop: From Local Origins to Global Influence

As hip-hop celebrates its 50th birthday, this article explores how Los Angeles became a global force in the genre by staying true to its local roots. The article highlights the influence of funk music on LA hip-hop, tracing its origins back to the '70s and '80s when DJs and B-boys dominated the scene. It also discusses the impact of iconic artists like N.W.A, Ice-T, and Dr. Dre, who helped shape the West Coast sound and paved the way for future generations of hip-hop artists.

via NPR|

#g-funk #hip-hop #los-angeles