Hip Hop History Month
From engaging discussions about Biggie and Tupac on The Morning Hustle Podcast to diving deep into the story of Eazy E and NWA on the Backstory podcast with Colby Colb, this list is a tribute to the icons, the pioneers, and the game-changers who made Hip Hop. But our celebration doesn’t stop there, we’re celebrating the artists carrying the torch for the next fifty years. The post 50 Years of Hip Hop: Dive into Podcasts Celebrating the Culture From The Urban One Podcast Network 8/11/23 appeared first on Black America Web.
With help from Weezy, Wu-Tang, Ms. Lauryn Hill and a closing set by Run-DMC that went until 2AM, Nas hit a home run with 'Hip-Hop 50 LIVE.' The post Hip-Hop 50 LIVE: Nas Brings Out Ms. Lauryn Hill, Run-DMC Rocks Yankees Stadium Until 2AM appeared first on Black America Web.
Legendary Hip Hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was honored today in a street naming ceremony at one of Cleveland's most internationally known corners - East 99th Street and St Clair Avenue.
So with all of the songs in the history of the genre, a competitive genre, what rap song is considered the best according to Chat GPT? The post Did They Get it Right? The Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All-Time According To A.I. appeared first on Black America Web.
This Friday, August 11, hip-hop will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, so you know it was only right that we have a living legend drop by. LL COOL J is in Baltimore for his F.O.R.C.E Tour after a 30-year touring hiatus and caught up with us to talk about what fans can expect each night. […] The post LL COOL J Talks The 50th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop & His Impact On The Industry appeared first on 92 Q.
Ever since August 1973, hip-hop artists have turned to Afrofuturism – a mix of science fiction, politics and liberating fantasy The post How Hip-Hop Used Afrofuturism To Help Black Americans Overcome Racism appeared first on NewsOne.
Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary continues with commemorative MetroCards thanks to MTA. Check out the special collaboration inside.
The legendary Jadakiss released his debut album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye today on August 7th, under Ruff Ryders & Interscope Records. Coming out of Yonkers, NY, Jadakiss hit the rap game hard with his smooth wordplay and raspy unique voice. He had previously done work with the LOX which resulted in fans already being familiar […]
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.
RUN DMC, one of the most influential acts in the history of American Hip Hop culture, has announced a pop-up and art installation experience in partnership with adidas Originals, coming to New York City August 9th – August 12th.
Hip-hop's 50th anniversary celebration is going all year long, and NYC delivers yet again with an immersive exhibit at Hall Des Lumières. The post Rap Gets Immersive With 50th Anniversary ‘Hip Hop Til Infinity’ Exhibit In NYC appeared first on Black America Web.
Coming out of Harlem, New York, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock released their debut single “It Takes Two on this day in 1988. When the two came together, their intense energy and catchy beats caught fans’ attention immediately. “It Takes Two” quickly made its way to the top. It was released under Profile Records […]