Hip Hop 50th Anniversary
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Music Exclusive 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.
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Erika Marie -
Music The Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.
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Erika Marie -
Music The Recording Academy apparently did not reach out to the legendary Houston rap group's other living member to perform at the ceremony.
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Music Grandmaster Flash will present Birth of a Culture: The Four Elements Block Party!
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Jake Skudder -
Music Various artists agree that Heavy D & the Boyz should get a proper tribute.
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Music KRS-One is bringing Hip Hop back to the Bronx.
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James Jones -
Music "I ain't seen you in like... 20 or 30 years. That's f**king crazy."
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Tallie Spencer -
Music He said some artists declined to because they didn't want to be seen as "old school." Others gave "who all gon' be there" energy.
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Erika Marie -
Music Nas recently posed alongside a limited-edition "HenNASsy" bottle.
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Caroline Fisher -
Music Celebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary with a look back at 1977, a pivotal year of innovation and culture-shaping moments.
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Jake Skudder -
Music Explore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends.
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Jake Skudder -
Music The hip hop legends are joined by some of the genres staple guests for the celebratory show.
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Lavender Alexandria