The History Behind Hip-Hop Grammy Categories

Hip-hop’s presence in what was once called the Gramophone Award now known as the exalted Grammy…

Big Daddy Kane Navigates Down Memory Lane @ The Schomburg’s Hip Hop History Project Inaugural Event

Words By Malakiy 17 On Saturday, Dec. 16, The Schomburg‘s Hip Hop History Project kicked off…

30 Under 30: Kendrick Lamar Talks Hip-Hop Forefathers

After a boasting year of success with his multi-platinum album DAMN gaining streams surpassing Beyonce and…

Mobb Deep: 10 Hip-Hop Songs That Sampled ‘Shook Ones’

Words by Ime Ekpo You can not call yourself a hip-hop head if the Mobb hasn’t…

Today In Hip Hop History: Big L’s Posthumous Album ‘The Big Picture’ Released On This Date 17 Years Ago

On this date in 2000, Big L’s posthumous album ‘The Big Picture’ was released on Rawkus…

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane Releases ‘It’s a Big Daddy Thing’ 27 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop Big Daddy Kane released his sophomore album It’s a Big…

[Video] Singer Jill Scott Marries Mike Dobson, Big Daddy Kane Performs

Singer-songwriter Jill Scott married Mike Dobson over the weekend in a low-key, private ceremony. Longtime friend DJ…

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane Releases Debut Album ‘Long Live The Kane’ 28 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, Big Daddy Kane released his debut LP Long Live The…

De La Soul Talks New Album and Pioneering Branding In Hip Hop

Hip Hop legends De La Soul have stood the test of time simply because they’re different and aren’t afraid…

ICE T Announces 2015 “Art of Rap Music Festival”

This so-cal and nor-cal festival will feature a lineup of legendary rappers and hip hop artists.