In 1988, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B. & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, and Biz Markie were in the middle of the Dope Jam Tour when an altercation broke out during a stop at the Nassau ...
As reported by People, both rappers support a proposed New York State law that would block lyrics from being used during trials. A letter from signed by the musicians states, “Rather than acknowledge ...
In addition to the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, this year Queens will also host the free 31 Days of Non-Stop Hip Hop in May. DNAInfo has the info: Hip-hop legends, including DJ Kool Herc, Marley Marl, ...
The Heart of Hip-Hop is the Beat: The backdrop for hip-hop music lies with the beatsmith. Sure, rappers get more attention and acclaim these days, but when Fresh Prince came out, DJ Jazzy Jeff’s name ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to ...