Hip Hop 50th Anniversary
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 Marie1181 Views
MusicWe're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. ByCaleb Hardy688 Views
MusicHe also claimed that Future was scheduled to perform, as well.ByErika Marie3.1K Views
MusicExplore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends.ByJake Skudder711 Views
MusicGloRilla didn't have many details but she clearly has a vision.ByLavender Alexandria1096 Views
MoviesThe movie "Beat Street" is a classic for many who remember and love its depiction of 1980s hip-hop culture.ByPaul Barnes598 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 Nevares5.2K Views
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 Nevares1054 Views
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 Skudder542 Views
Pop CultureMTA and Universal Music Enterprises teamed up to celebrate the genre's 50-year history.ByGabriel Bras Nevares2.4K Views
MusicThe Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.ByErika Marie1002 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 Marie2.9K Views
MusicThis vinyl encapsulates the last 50 years of hip-hop.ByBen Atkinson3.9K Views
Pop CultureA preview of Nicki Minaj's new Call of Duty operator skin was revealed today.ByCaroline Fisher1156 Views
MusicWhile we're celebrating our favorite artists, Birdman thinks the power players behind the scenes deserve recognition as well.ByErika Marie1194 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 Marie729 Views
Pop CultureExplore Hip Hop's early roots in 1975, where pioneers like DJ Kool Herc set the stage for a cultural revolution. ByJake Skudder573 Views
MusicNas recently posed alongside a limited-edition "HenNASsy" bottle.ByCaroline Fisher1272 Views
MusicCelebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary with a look back at 1977, a pivotal year of innovation and culture-shaping moments.ByJake Skudder400 Views
MusicHe added that "the kids started looking weird" and Hip Hop evolved "into something [he] wasn't comfortable with."ByErika Marie1.5K Views
MusicThe Hip Hop pioneer says, "I’m not in the business of making Black people or Black art look bad."ByErika Marie648 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 Marie3.1K Views