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The case was one of many, many sampling lawsuits the rapper formerly known as Kanye ... sample from the pioneering rap group Boogie Down Productions in his song “Life of the Party.” ...

The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of his incident where he threw PM Dawn rapper Prince ... and the rest of BDP including Prince Paul, Heather ...

While the producer/rapper/label owner says he didn’t want ... El-P’s upbringing on pro-Black artists like Public Enemy and BDP and his association with Zack de la Rocha and Killer Mike.

Melodie of the popular ’80s rap posse Boogie Down Productions has died ... Ms. Melodie is the ex-wife of legendary rapper KRS-One, who produced much of her debut album. She was survived by ...

The rapper born Ramona Parker was a peripheral member of the Boogie Down Productions crew, which featured Ms. Melodie's former husband KRS-One. Ms. Melodie was also known for "Hype According to Ms ...