Hip Hop 50th Anniversary
- MusicExplore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends.ByJake Skudder963 Views
- MusicWe're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. ByCaleb Hardy1081 Views
- MusicExclusive Interview: Hip Hop icon and legendary lyricist Rakim is celebrating 50 years of the culture & kicking off Black Music Month in style. ByErika Marie5.5K Views
- MusicGloRilla didn't have many details but she clearly has a vision.ByLavender Alexandria1.7K Views
- MusicCelebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary with a look back at 1977, a pivotal year of innovation and culture-shaping moments.ByJake Skudder649 Views
- Pop CultureExplore Hip Hop's early roots in 1975, where pioneers like DJ Kool Herc set the stage for a cultural revolution. ByJake Skudder993 Views
- Pop CultureMTA and Universal Music Enterprises teamed up to celebrate the genre's 50-year history.ByGabriel Bras Nevares4.3K Views
- MusicJay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Drake were also included in the breakdown, which ends their ranking of the 50 best rappers ever.ByGabriel Bras Nevares10.1K Views
- 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 Marie2.1K Views
- 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 Marie1193 Views
- MoviesThe movie "Beat Street" is a classic for many who remember and love its depiction of 1980s hip-hop culture.ByPaul Barnes800 Views
- MusicGrandmaster Flash will present Birth of a Culture: The Four Elements Block Party!ByJake Skudder1021 Views
- MusicKRS-One is bringing Hip Hop back to the Bronx.ByJames Jones978 Views
- MusicThe hip hop legends are joined by some of the genres staple guests for the celebratory show.ByLavender Alexandria1181 Views
- MusicHe said some artists declined to because they didn't want to be seen as "old school." Others gave "who all gon' be there" energy.ByErika Marie5.7K Views
- MusicThis vinyl encapsulates the last 50 years of hip-hop.ByBen Atkinson7.7K Views
- Pop CultureA preview of Nicki Minaj's new Call of Duty operator skin was revealed today.ByCaroline Fisher1.7K Views
- MusicHe added that "the kids started looking weird" and Hip Hop evolved "into something [he] wasn't comfortable with."ByErika Marie2.9K Views
- Music"I ain't seen you in like... 20 or 30 years. That's f**king crazy."ByTallie Spencer1425 Views
- MusicThe Hip Hop pioneer says, "I’m not in the business of making Black people or Black art look bad."ByErika Marie1178 Views
- MusicThe Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.ByErika Marie1.8K Views
- MusicVarious artists agree that Heavy D & the Boyz should get a proper tribute.ByCaroline Fisher4.0K Views