Author: Joe Walker

Joe Walker is a Staff Writer for Hip Hop Hero/Far Out Magazine. Based near London, he has over 10 years of experience in the music industry, having previously held roles at HipHopDX and Warner Music Group.

Articles by Author: Joe Walker

Jam Master Jay - Run DMC - Far Out Magazine

Man pleads guilty to murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

24 years later.

Joe Walker

Apr 28, 2026

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years over fatal hit-and-run

“I am so truly sorry.”

Joe Walker

Mar 3, 2026

Florida rapper Lil Poppa dead at 25

He was signed to Interscope.

Joe Walker

Feb 19, 2026

Martin Shkreli files lawsuit against RZA over rare Wu-Tang Clan album

A countersuit.

Joe Walker

Feb 4, 2026

Grammy-winning Fugees collaborator John Forté dead at 50

He was found dead in Massachusetts on January 12th.

Joe Walker

Jan 14, 2026

Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison after serving three years

An early release.

Joe Walker

Jan 9, 2026

New York rapper Kay Flock sentenced to 30 years in prison

He’s worked with Cardi B.

Joe Walker

Dec 17, 2025

Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving

A 20-year-old was killed.

Joe Walker

Dec 9, 2025

Tim Westwood - DJ - Broadcaster - Disgraced Presenter - 2017

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

Ahead of his January 2027 trial.

Joe Walker

Dec 8, 2025

Pras - Prakazrel Samuel Michel - Rapper - Actor - 2015

Fugees member Pras sentenced to 14 years in prison

He has also been ordered to pay $64 million.

Joe Walker

Nov 21, 2025

Tim Westwood granted bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges

He is accused of abuse between 1983 and 2016.

Joe Walker

Nov 10, 2025

Jay-Z defends Bad Bunny over Super Bowl halftime show backlash

The Puerto Rican superstar will perform in 2026.

Joe Walker

Oct 28, 2025