Hip-Hop History Month
In 1998, Jay-Z, the iconic NY rapper and entrepreneur, released his third studio album, “Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life.” This album was a big moment in his career and the genre of hip-hop as a whole. “Hard Knock Life”, featured a sample from the musical “Annie,” and became a hit, displaying Jay’s lyrical abilities and […]
On March 26, 1995, the world lost a LEGEND of West Coast hip-hop, Eric Wright, who was best known as Eazy-E. Born today September 7, 1963, Eazy-E’s legacy continues to influence and shape hip-hop, leaving a mark on music and culture. As a founding member of N.W.A., Eazy-E played a role in introducing gangsta rap […]
MC Shan, real name Shawn Moltke was born today on September 6, 1965, in Queensbridge, New York. He emerged as an important M.C. in the early days of hip-hop. Rap legends came after him, legends like Nas and Mobb Deep. Shan’s career started with DJ Marley Marl, a partnership that led to his debut album, […]
Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary continues with commemorative MetroCards thanks to MTA. Check out the special collaboration inside.
Queen Latifah, Method Man & Redman, Rakim, Slick Rick, Swizz Beatz, Salt N Pepa, De La Soul — and that's just naming a few! LL Cool J definitely brought 'em out. The post Rock The Bells Fest 2023: LL Cool J Stuns In NYC Again With Help From Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, De La Soul + More appeared first on Black America Web.
During the golden age of hip-hop, rappers – influenced by Black Islam – steadily proclaimed their knowledge of self in their music The post Breaking Down Islam’s Influence And Impact On Hip-Hop appeared first on NewsOne.
Hip-Hop icon Nas has hit many milestones in his day, but his recent show at Madison Square Garden is truly a full-circle moment. Aside from being an entertainment mecca in The Big Apple, MSG is right across the street from where the rapper's late mother used to work at the post office years ago.
Closing out our Hip-Hip History Month celebration, we look at 15 classic rap remixes that many prefer over the original version.
In this special Hip-Hop History Month feature, we explore one of its pillars by hitting up the Red Bull BC One breaking competition in NYC.
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 & Too $hort, aka Mount Westmore, hosted a virtual Q&A and even answered our Hip-Hop History Month question.