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Watch: Brazilian Rapper Shot and Killed On Stage…

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The 20-year old Brazilian rapper, MC Daleste, was shot and killed onstage during a recent performance (shown below).  Relatively unknown in the US (or elsewhere outside of Brazil), Daniel Pellegrine was part of... Read More...
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Fourth of July is just around the corner and here are several music festivals people will be flocking to this weekend.    Essence Music Festival 2013 in New Orleans, LA - July 4-7 Described as the largest s... Read More...
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On July 4th, in honor of Music Independence Day, MTV, VH1, and CMT in conjunction with Monster DNA headphones will match tips paid to unsigned and indie artists through Tip Jars on MTV & CMT artist pages. ... Read More...
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Robert Sillerman's SFX Entertainment has been on an agenda to grow the EDM empire, acquiring Beatport back in February and buying major stakes in dance event promotors Voodoo Experience and ID&T in May. ... Read More...
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