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Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Drops ‘Christmas in Hollis’ Single 32 Years Ago

November 25, 2019

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On this day 32 years ago, Run-D.M.C. released their holiday-themed single "Christmas in Hollis". The song was originally featured on the star-studded charity compilation album, A Very Special Christmas alongsi... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot and Killed in His Queens Studio 17 Years Ago

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October 30, 2019

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On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C., Jam Master Jay, was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. An unknown person fatally shot Mizell... Read Article

Did You Know Chris Rock Was a DJ Before He Was a Comedian?

Miss2Bees

October 2, 2019

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Chris Rock penned the foreword for a new photo book of the Beastie Boys and Run DMC called, "Together Forever" by Glen E. Friedman. “I was a DJ way before I told jokes. Run-DMC’s ‘Sucker M.C.’s’ taught me a ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Self Titled Debut Album Turns 35 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 27, 2019

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Today marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Run-D.M.C.'s seminal self-titled album. Released in 1984, the album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot and Killed in His Queens Studio 16 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 30, 2018

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On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C. was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. An unknown person fatally shot Mizell in a recording s... Read Article

10 Most Stylish Film Characters Played By Rappers

Keenan Higgins

October 28, 2018

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We love seeing our favorite rappers take a turn to Hollywood. Giving MCs another notch on their belts to brag about on wax, acting can sometimes take a Hip-Hop star all the way to the Oscars — what's good, ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Hip-Hop Cult Classic ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 25, 2018

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On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush ... Read Article

Happy 61st Birthday Russell Simmons!

Sha Be Allah

October 4, 2018

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Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture.... Read Article

Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.

Ime Ekpo

August 13, 2018

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If there is one thing that makes Nas the Hip-Hop legend that he is, it is the fact his knowledge of the culture's rap element runs respectively deep. This past Saturday welcomed in the 45th anniversary of the D... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C Release Their Third Album ‘Raising Hell’ 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 18, 2018

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32 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Raisin... Read Article

Run-D.M.C. Drops Their Third LP ‘Raising Hell’ 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2018

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32 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Run... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Drops Self-TItled Debut Album 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2018

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Today marks the 34nd anniversary of the release of Run-D.M.C.'s seminal self-titled album. Released in 1984, the album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (Rev. Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on t... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: RUN-D.M.C. Drops Their Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

January 21, 2018

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The "Kings From Queens" dropped their second album 33 years ago today On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago wh... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot And Killed in His Queens Studio 15 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 30, 2017

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On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C. was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. An unknown person fatally shot Mizell in a recording s... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 25, 2017

Exclusives, feature, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

On this date in 1985, Hip Hop big wig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed 'Krus... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘Raising Hell’ LP 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 18, 2017

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31 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Raisin... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-DMC Drops “Walk This Way” Featuring Aerosmith 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 4, 2017

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On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are best known as the legendary Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C., released one of their most successful s... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘Raising Hell’ 30 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

July 18, 2016

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens trio Run-D.M.C. released their third studio album, Raising Hell. Containing some of their most recognizable singles, this project is easily the group's most critically acc... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Gets Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 7 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

April 4, 2016

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On April 4, 2009, Run-D.M.C. became the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five who were inducted in 2007. This honor came well deserved... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘King of Rock’ Album 31 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

January 21, 2016

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On this day in Hip Hop history Run-D.M.C. released their second studio LP, King of Rock. The title of this project really dictates its sound. You can hear from the beginning of the album it's heavily rock i... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Drops ‘Christmas in Hollis’ Single 32 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot and Killed in His Queens Studio 17 Years Ago

Did You Know Chris Rock Was a DJ Before He Was a Comedian?

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Self Titled Debut Album Turns 35 Years Old!

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot and Killed in His Queens Studio 16 Years Ago

10 Most Stylish Film Characters Played By Rappers

Today in Hip-Hop History: Hip-Hop Cult Classic ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 33 Years Ago

Happy 61st Birthday Russell Simmons!

Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C Release Their Third Album ‘Raising Hell’ 32 Years Ago

Run-D.M.C. Drops Their Third LP ‘Raising Hell’ 32 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Drops Self-TItled Debut Album 34 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: RUN-D.M.C. Drops Their Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ 33 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay Was Shot And Killed in His Queens Studio 15 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 32 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘Raising Hell’ LP 31 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-DMC Drops “Walk This Way” Featuring Aerosmith 31 Years Ago

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘Raising Hell’ 30 Years Ago

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Gets Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 7 Years Ago

Today in Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Releases ‘King of Rock’ Album 31 Years Ago

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