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A group photo to honour Bishop Brigante at his funeral service.

Features

Hundreds Gather to Honour Bishop Brigante in Hamilton

TLDR: Hundreds gathered to honour Canadian hip-hop icon Bishop Brigante at his funeral service in Hamilton, Ontario, with major artists from across North America...

Dutch UnkleApril 14, 2025

The concept of increasing funding to save Canadian music identity is depicted with a turntable, a maple leaf and bars of gold.

Features

Canada’s Identity Depends on Equitably Supporting Its Music Now

Amid a trade war, sovereignty threats and a federal election campaign, Canada is facing renewed calls for national unity. The need to define, refine...

The ConversationApril 9, 2025

Bishop Brigante wears a hoodie by The Ends inside an office room.

Features

The Legacy of Bishop Brigante: A Life of Music, Fight & Triumph

After covering the career of Bishop Brigante for over 20 years, I never imagined I’d be writing about his passing—especially under such heartbreaking and...

Dutch UnkleMarch 31, 2025

Rapper Bishop Brigante and his son Bigg Lito performing on June 4 at Back Outside

Features

Back Outside: How Toronto United to Support Bishop Brigante in His Fight Against Cancer

In the heart of Toronto, where rhythms of music pulse through the city’s veins, a beacon of hope and unity emerged this past June...

Dutch UnkleJune 14, 2024

News & Press Releases

Classified & Choclair to perform at 5th annual Cureapalooza in Toronto in support of Make-A-Wish Canada & The Stop

If you’re going to be in Toronto this Thursday, you’ll have a chance to see two Canadian hip-hop legends live in concert while supporting...

@HipHopCanadaNovember 15, 2023

Scene from the Hot Planet video by Snotty Nose Rez Kids, directed by Sterling Larose

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Hip-Hop at 50: Its social & political power resonates far beyond its New York birthplace

Some historians say hip-hop culture all started at a party one hot August night in the South Bronx in 1973. DJ Kool Herc plugged...

The ConversationOctober 6, 2023

All Canadian North Stars with Kardinal Offishall and co

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All Canadian North Stars: A bloodclaat Canadian Heritage Moment in history

Dreams come true. Never believe otherwise. I speak from the living flesh of someone whose hip-hop childhood dreams came true at least two dozen...

MindbenderAugust 6, 2022

Poster for Get On Up - The Legacy Edition event

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Get On Up: The Legacy Edition to feature Maestro Fresh Wes, Choclair, Rascalz, Michee Mee & more on April 16

If you’re going to be in the Toronto area on April 16th and you’ve been yearning for some in-person, no-virtual, live hip-hop like we...

@HipHopCanadaMarch 22, 2022

Music

Throwback Thursday: Toronto’s Choclair enlists Jully Black for the “What It Takes” video

Early this morning and just in time for Throwback Thursday, Toronto legend Choclair uploaded the video for his 1997 single, “What It Takes,” to...

Deja BSeptember 9, 2021

Music

Choclair proves he’s still “Got This” with latest release

Award-winning Toronto artist Choclair recently returned with the hard-hitting “Got This.” The song sees Mr. Blake Savage reflecting on his come up and rightfully...

Deja BAugust 24, 2021

Music

Choclair teams up with Lee Solo for “One Day Away” video

Toronto legend Choclair recently released new visuals for his latest single, “One Day Away.” The visuals for the Classified-produced single were shot, directed, and...

@HipHopCanadaDecember 15, 2020