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Golden State Entertainment is the first record label owned by an NBA team. According to their website, GSE "produces compelling documentaries, drops cutting-edge music, and hosts events and experiences to tell the stories of those who shape and move culture around the globe."
According to an Instagram post from Xzibit, Bay Area rapper Saafir has died, after reports surfaced that Saafir suffered from health issues.
Prayers up for 4-Tay as we've lost so many of our Hip-Hop artists to health related issues over the last few years.
The Outside Lands music festival makes its return to the Bay Area's Golden Gate Park on August 11 through 13.
According to his manager, Traxamillion contended with a rare form of cancer for years.
The 31-year-old Olympic gold medalist and basketball superstar just released his latest album, Different On Levels The Lord Allowed, and fans on Twitter are especially pleased with the results.
Zumbi, also known as Baba Zumbi, was best known as a member of Hip-Hop stalwarts, Zion I.
Details are scant, but friends, fans, and others connected with the rapper and producer have been pouring in their respect via Twitter.
Yase, real name Alexander Mark Antonyyo Jr., was 26.
Lil Yase, a rapper who made noise in the Bay Area, was allegedly killed over the weekend although we have yet to see confirmed accounts. According to what was found online, Yase was from the Sunnydale neighborhood in San Francisco.
The West Oakland star and former scammer continues to shatter every expectation via his sheer will to succeed.