Hip Hop 50th Anniversary
Music“I ain’t seen you in like… 20 or 30 years. That’s f**king crazy.”
ByTallie Spencer
MusicThis vinyl encapsulates the last 50 years of hip-hop.
ByBen Atkinson
MusicDespite all the success they’ve made thanks to the genre, Ebro thinks that more artists should be paying tribute to this milestone.
ByGabriel Bras Nevares
MusicFat Joe claims that MC Shan is “impossible to deal with.”
ByCaroline Fisher
MusicGloRilla didn’t have many details but she clearly has a vision.
ByLavender Alexandria
MusicExclusive: Rap royalty Cheryl “Salt” James from Salt-N-Pepa helped revolutionize women’s voices in the culture. She spoke with us about women like Sparky Dee and MC Lyte who have always been supportive, and shared advice about not letting the industry become a trap.
ByErika Marie
Pop CultureMTA and Universal Music Enterprises teamed up to celebrate the genre’s 50-year history.
ByGabriel Bras Nevares
Pop CultureA preview of Nicki Minaj’s new Call of Duty operator skin was revealed today.
ByCaroline Fisher
MusicNas recently posed alongside a limited-edition “HenNASsy” bottle.
ByCaroline Fisher
MusicGrandmaster Flash will present Birth of a Culture: The Four Elements Block Party!
ByJake Skudder
MusicVarious artists agree that Heavy D & the Boyz should get a proper tribute.
ByCaroline Fisher
MusicThe streaming service is offering a unique perspective for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary year.
ByGabriel Bras Nevares
MusicBig Daddy Kane thinks older and younger generations of artists need to come together.
ByCaroline Fisher
MusicExclusive Interview: Rapsody is just as excited to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop as we are! We caught up with the femcee to talk D’usse’s HH50 Day Parties, what she wants to see from the culture, & to hear about the women in her life who have been a shoulder to lean on.
ByErika Marie
MoviesThe movie “Beat Street” is a classic for many who remember and love its depiction of 1980s hip-hop culture.
ByPaul Barnes
MusicCelebrate Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary with a look back at 1977, a pivotal year of innovation and culture-shaping moments.
ByJake Skudder
MusicThe hip hop legends are joined by some of the genres staple guests for the celebratory show.
ByLavender Alexandria
MusicExplore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends.
ByJake Skudder
Pop CultureExplore Hip Hop’s early roots in 1975, where pioneers like DJ Kool Herc set the stage for a cultural revolution.
ByJake Skudder
MusicExplore the origins of hip-hop, its birth in 1973, the revolutionary role of DJ Kool Herc, and how this genre became a cultural milestone.
ByJake Skudder
MusicWe’re looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc.
ByCaleb Hardy
MusicExclusive Interview: Hip Hop icon and legendary lyricist Rakim is celebrating 50 years of the culture & kicking off Black Music Month in style.
ByErika Marie
