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Rapper Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys Dies at 52

Rapper Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys Dies at 52

Born Richard Stephen Shaw, the rapper died on June 9 of stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Local Rapper Releases New Single “Fanciest Negro in Bushwick,” Spotlighting Gentrification and Race

Local Rapper Releases New Single “Fanciest Negro in Bushwick,” Spotlighting Gentrification and Race

Passport Rav is bringing hip-hop back to Brooklyn.

Q&A with Prince Harvey, the Bushwick Rapper Who Recorded a Full Album at an Apple Store

Q&A with Prince Harvey, the Bushwick Rapper Who Recorded a Full Album at an Apple Store

It’s the way Bushwick rolls

Lady Rapper Awkwafina Brings the Laughs on “My Vag”

Lady Rapper Awkwafina Brings the Laughs on “My Vag”

The latest artist to land on our radar is the female rapper going by the name Awkwafina

A Local Zone, of Some Interest

A Local Zone, of Some Interest

“It’s not about a ceasefire or not about not a ceasefire”

They Pay Her, She Tells Them Where to ‘Have Fun’

They Pay Her, She Tells Them Where to ‘Have Fun’

A local concierge says she prefers “visitors” to “tourists” and takes us on a trip through Ridgewood.

The Way We Were, In 2023

The Way We Were, In 2023

From Post Malone to Punks for Palestine, we’re revisiting this year’s top local stories.

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: They’re ‘Social Creatures’

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: They’re ‘Social Creatures’

They met on Craigslist. Now, they’re working on album number two.

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: She’s Singing About Her Cat

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: She’s Singing About Her Cat

Listen to five new Christmas songs, some feline-themed.

If A Former Media Executive Opens A Karaoke Bar In Ocean Hill…

If A Former Media Executive Opens A Karaoke Bar In Ocean Hill…

Ex-CBS and Fuse producer says he now runs the only private-room karaoke bar in his corner of Brooklyn

They’re in Ridgewood and They’re Running

They’re in Ridgewood and They’re Running

Ridgewood now has its own enthusiastic group of runners

Live From The Jefferson Street L Station, It Was Diplo

Live From The Jefferson Street L Station, It Was Diplo

Famous DJ spotted DJing, while waiting for the L

On Spotting The Lanternflies

On Spotting The Lanternflies

“I kill them whenever I can.”

Bushwick Gets Its First Historic District

Bushwick Gets Its First Historic District

“Really big deal,” says local pol

Trees in Hell

Trees in Hell

The city’s tree planting program hits Maria Hernandez

Gutiérrez Claims Victory, Following Mildly Divisive Primary Challenge

Gutiérrez Claims Victory, Following Mildly Divisive Primary Challenge

About 18% of Bushwick voted for someone else

Amazon Labor Union Head Backs Paperboy Prince

Amazon Labor Union Head Backs Paperboy Prince

In a surprise last minute endorsement, Paperboy’s latest campaign got a blurry nod from a labor activist and former rapper

It’s Post Malone! In Bushwick!

It’s Post Malone! In Bushwick!

The “Rockstar” rapper was spotted on Greene Avenue this weekend.

It’s Ice-T In Bushwick!

It’s Ice-T In Bushwick!

The west coast rapper headlined the Bushwick Collective’s annual block party and brought a few friends.

Unions Back Gutiérrez In Re-Election Bid

Unions Back Gutiérrez In Re-Election Bid

The recently-elected Bushwick city council representative faces a challenge from Paperboy Prince.

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

A short documentary makes the case for a new pump track as a democratizing force

Getting Physical In Bushwick.

Getting Physical In Bushwick.

“Lenny Kravitz is my Jesus,” say this local singer on the rise.

Opinion: Pass This Climate Bill Too

Opinion: Pass This Climate Bill Too

A local activist wants Congress to go beyond the climate change provisions of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act

The Brisket Goes In The Taco

The Brisket Goes In The Taco

After years putting brisket in pho, the people behind Lucy’s are now putting it in tacos.

Catching Up With Bushwick’s Beatles

Catching Up With Bushwick’s Beatles

A local ‘Beatles jam’ band plays Brooklyn Bowl on Aug. 6.

The Earth Saved Me

The Earth Saved Me

Meet Hila the Killa, Bushwick’s self-styled ‘eco-rapper’

Notes On LadyLand

Notes On LadyLand

Tinashe, Shygirl, Vanessa Vanjie and a cannon of condoms explode in Bushwick

Market Hotel Abruptly Cancels Sold Out John Hinckley Show

Market Hotel Abruptly Cancels Sold Out John Hinckley Show

Fans express outrage at ‘cowards’ at Market Hotel.

For Pride, This Director Wants To Know What Brings You Joy

For Pride, This Director Wants To Know What Brings You Joy

“I feel like Bushwick is very gay, but in so many different ways,” says one local filmmaker.

The State of Voter Suppression in New York

The State of Voter Suppression in New York

Voter suppression still happens in New York “in insidious ways”

Live From the Farewell Bar, It’s the Soup Queen

Live From the Farewell Bar, It’s the Soup Queen

After spending the pandemic making soups at home, one Bushwick cook is now working out of a bar.

After Life: 983 Bushwick’s Living Room is Reborn

After Life: 983 Bushwick’s Living Room is Reborn

Cocktails and thin-cut fries are the move at the newly renovated Flushing
Avenue spot.

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Comedy shows! More comedy shows! And local eco-rapper Hila the Killa!

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 29 – May 2) in and Around Bushwick

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 29 – May 2) in and Around Bushwick

It’s May Day weekend!

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 21 – April 24) in and Around Bushwick

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 21 – April 24) in and Around Bushwick

It’s the Night of 1000 Miley’s! House Of Yes has a free Earth Day party! There’s a documentary playing at Mayday!

Checking in with Miller Pyke

Checking in with Miller Pyke

This Bushwick podcaster is busy interviewing local artists.