Three members of the new school rap clique YBN, Nahmir, Cordae, and Almighty Jay recently sat…
Tag: Hip Hop History
Museum Exhibit in Oakland Chronicles the ‘Style and Wisdom’ of Hip-Hop Culture
Is there a general universal understanding on how Hip-Hop culture changed the face of American music?…
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…
Today in Hip Hop History: Troy Ave Was Shot Twice in His Car on Christmas Day
Today marks a year since Troy Ave was shot, while heading to visit his family in…
Today in Hip Hop History: Dr Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ Was Released 25 Years Ago
The Chronic is the debut studio album by Hip Hop legend, Dr. Dre. It was his first…
De La Soul Drops ‘Stakes Is High’ 20 Years Ago Today
Today [Saturday, July 2] marks the 20th anniversary of De La Soul‘s fourth album, Stakes Is…
Today in Hip Hop History: Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth Release Debut, ‘All Souled Out’
Twenty-five years ago today [June 25], Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth unleashed their 1991 debut EP, All…
The First Ladies Of Rap: MC Lyte
The First Ladies of Rap and Hip Hop culture are all forward-thinking pioneers whose legacies, both…