Hip-Hop and Women Stole the Show at the 2019 Grammys
Hip Hop and women were the trending topics at the 2019 Grammys. Female acts took home the top prizes including, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Aside from Cardi B making history as the first...
View ArticleA$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Future, Migos to Perform at Inaugural Real Street Festival
Real 92.3 Presents the Real Street, which is a new Hip Hop festival slate to make its debut Aug 10th and 11th at the Honda Center Grounds in Anaheim, CA. This massive festival will be the largest music...
View ArticleRock Steady Crew Founder Crazy Legs Explains The Importance Hip Hop As An...
When having a discussion about Hip Hop culture and the four pillars that stand as the foundation of this street-originated form of expression, there will be a few different answers when asked what the...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus Acknowledges Her White Privilege as a White Musician, Issues...
Miley Cyrus has a tumultuous relationship with Hip Hop, ever since she twerked her way to the top of the charts with 2013 Bangerz album then tried to disassociate herself with the genre in 2017. In an...
View ArticleAngie Martinez to Host ‘Untold Stories of Hip-Hop’
Angie Martinez aka “The Voice of New York” will be hosting a new show titled Untold Stories Of Hip Hop will premiere this fall on the WE tv network. According to reports, Martinez is set to sit down...
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Jeremih Headlines Memorial Weekend Virtual Concert In Chicago as ‘My Chi.My...
As the school year comes to an end, and measures are out in place for the city of Chicago to “reopen” in June, young people are looking for ways to stay safe and engaged during the summer months. The...
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Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Premiered in...
On this day in Hip-Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip...
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Janelle Monae On Misogyny in Hip-Hop: I Only Ever Want to Hear Women Rap
With all of the crumbling of expired ideals and old-world symbolism in American society, it isn’t shocking that singer and actress Janelle Monae took to social media to attack the Goliath of misogyny...
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Today in Hip-Hop History: Hip-Hop Celebrates Its Birth in the South Bronx 47...
It was on this day 47 years ago (August 11, 1973) that Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip Hop music through the “breakbeat”...
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ScHoolboy Q Teases 2021 Album Release
Monday (Oct. 26th) marked ScHoolboy Q’s 34th birthday. In the midst of his celebration, the TDE emcee dropped off a gift of his own, hinting at a new release, seemingly scheduled for the beginning of...
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Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Hip-Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in...
During the time when Hip-Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn’t last beyond “Rapper’s Delight”, a vivid reenactment of the introduction of this artistic culture to the world was made. Wild...
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Happy Birthday To Hip Hop Founding Father DJ Kool Herc!
On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx when he was 12 years old and took on the name “Kool Herc” when he became a member of the graffiti...
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From Naomi Osaka To Hip Hop: Keeping It Real with Mental Health
Last Monday, the coldest tennis player in the game, Noami Osaka, withdrew from the French Open. Yes, you heard it right — the French Open. But, citing concerns of her own mental health, Osaka later...
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Today in Hip-Hop History: Hip-Hop Celebrates Its Birth In The South Bronx 48...
It was on this day 48 years ago (August 11, 1973) that Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip Hop music through the “breakbeat”...
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Drake, J. Cole, Wale In Top 60 Stars Voted Without Classic Album by Fans
Rappers lie, lyrics lie, numbers don’t, right? Several of the biggest names in popular music are named in a new fan-made poll curated by the popular Hip Hop statistics account, Hip Hop By The Numbers,...
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Bobby Shmurda Reveals His G.O.A.T. Rapper Pick
Bobby Shmurda comes from a long line of New York rappers, and he’s fully aware of the legends who came before and paved the way for him to be a leader for the new generation of rappers in the city....
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The Unification of Hip-Hop Helps Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream Stay Alive
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream has always lived through hip-hop. Early pioneers of the genre such as Public Enemy and Run DMC to relevant rap stars like Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar have all used...
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Mustard, Casey Veggies & More Reacts To Viral L.A. Rap Report Card
No one man can have all this power. Kool Moe Dee’s 1990 Rap Report Card – an alphabetically graded list of 90s Hip Hop stars – resurfaced on social media earlier this month and goes viral. The report...
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Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Hip Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in...
Wild Style is arguably the very first movie and one of the very few that shows the true essence of what Hip Hop is about. When Hip-Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn’t last beyond “Rapper’s...
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Antonio Brown & Floyd Mayweather Hit The Studio
Drake said it best on 2010’s “Thank Me Now”: “Damn, I swear sports and music are so synonymous / ‘Cause we want to be them, and they want to be us.” Could we be getting a Floyd “Money” Mayweather...
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Today In Hip Hop History: The B-Boy Flick ‘Breakin” Hit Theaters On This Date...
The film that spawned a sequel and cemented itself in pop culture, turns 34 Breakin’ became an instant hit in the Hip Hop world for putting the dance culture on the map. The film features not only a...
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Post Malone: ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’… and Breaking (Records) Out of a Mold?
As the hip hop world recovers from Coachella and all the hyped-up album releases coming our way, Post Malone’s sophomore LP, beerbongs & bentleys, has just broke a Billboard streaming record,...
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2nd Annual New York Music Month Set to Return in June
Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s officially announced that New York Music Month is making a comeback next month in June. It is the city’s official celebration of its diverse music ecosystem across the five...
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Today in Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Turns 35 Years Old!
On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip...
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Source TV: The Source Report
Source TV presents The Source Report. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and catch Dantee and Zae Diggs for the latest in Hip Hop and Entertainment. If it’s hot off the press, the Source is...
View ArticleFrom C-Notes to Crypto: Why Cryptocurrency Could Be the Future of Hip-Hop
One of the hottest tech trends of the last few years has been the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Once relegated to techies and conspiracy theorists, cryptocurrency has entered the...
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Celebrating Four Decades of Hip-Hop: Universal Hip-Hop Museum (UHHM) Receives...
It’s said that New York City is the city that never sleeps. By this logic, the Bronx has been having a serious case of insomnia as the last year has seen the rise of numerous new developments,...
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Mrs. Garrett and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Lives On in Hip-Hop Lyrics
Without a doubt traces of popular culture can be found in popular rap songs of today. Intricately woven into rap lyrics, these references make the song more memorable. Many shows have impacted Hip-Hop...
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Today in Hip Hop History: Kool Herc’s Party At 1520 Sedgwick Avenue 45 Years...
The events of this day in 1973 can be considered the beginning of the Hip Hop history timeline. What was intended to be an end of Summer party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in New York City ending up being...
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QOTD: The Streets Speaks On Nicki Minaj’s Album
Question Of The Day is always based on the streets. So we had to take Nicki Minaj out there and hear directly from the people of Harlem about her album. Some think it’s awesome and connect with the...
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Janet Jackson Honored by Missy Elliott at 2018 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards
The 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held at Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall on Aug. 30, respected Janet Jackson with the BMI Icon Award and featured an unexpected appearance by Missy...
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Is Phresher the Next Artist to Run New York? The Brooklyn Native Prepares to...
With the majority of New York’s media hype focused on the collaboration between outspoken Hip-Hop artists 50 Cent and 6ix9ine, it might be easy to overlook the more low-key (but equally talented)...
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China Makes Significant Censorship Decision on Hip-Hop Culture
While Justin Bieber might be a worldwide sensation, there’s at least one country where he is no longer welcome: the People’s Republic of China, whose government recently released a shocking set of...
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Day of the Dead: The Serial Killers Observe Día de Muertos with Sophomore Album
While October 31 is usually associated with Halloween, it’s also celebrated by millions throughout the Americas as the start of the Day of the Dead (also known as Día de Muertos), which lasts until...
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Netflix Enlists Cardi B, T.I., Chance The Rapper for Upcoming Hip Hop...
Netflix’s first upcoming music competition series, Rhythm + Flow, has an elite judge panel for its 10-part debut in 2019. The show, a Hip-Hop competition executive produced by John Legend, is one of a...
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Adam Levine on the Importance of Hip-Hop: ‘It’s Better Than Everything Else’
Hip Hop has been the most innovative genre for the past decade, and Adam Levine is well aware of this. Take a look at his most recent collaborations with the likes of Cardi B and SZA, just to name a...
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Gucci Mane on Drug Addiction: ‘Think About All These Rock n Roll Stars Before...
For most people jail is a major setback, but for some people like Gucci Mane, it was a second chance. The Atlanta rapper made a guest appearance on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio podcast and explained how...
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Hip-Hop Undisputedly Dominated All of 2018
Remember they said hip-hop was dead years ago… Let’s not front like hip-hop isn’t the new pop today. Everywhere you go, whether it’s Starbucks, the corner social or a bar mitzvah; you’re going to find...
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MaximBet/Maxim Names Nicki Minaj Global Ambassador + Creative Director
The Queen of Hip Hop Nicki Minaj was announced as the new Global Ambassador of the new sports betting company MaximBet and the new Creative Director of Maxim magazine on Tuesday (May 31). TMZ broke...
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Today In Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Celebrates Its Birth In The South Bronx 49...
It was on this day 49 years ago (August 11, 1973) that Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip Hop music through the “breakbeat”...
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Akon: “Oh, I Tell Everybody, Whatever You Do, Don’t Be An Artist”
Akon is one of the biggest international superstars in the world and, simultaneously, given the world a few of its biggest pop culture stars with T-Pain and Lady Gaga. The man who gave us countless...
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New York Hip Hop Legends Take The Stage To “Stop The Violence”
Busta Rhymes, Funk Master Flex, Raekwon and The Lox headlined the “Legacy of Hip Hop -Stop the Violence” Concert which took place on Saturday in Staten Island’s St. George Theatre. The concert was put...
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Happy 68th Birthday to Hip Hop Founding Father DJ Kool Herc!
On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx when he was 12 years old and took on the name “Kool Herc” when he became a member of the graffiti...
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Happy Birthday To The Music That Raised Me: A Girl’s Ode To Hip Hop
The birth of Hip-Hop infused a flavor element into the world that not everyone was prepared for. As hip hop turns 50 years old today, huge corporations, giant companies, and everyone in between is...
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Today in Hip Hop History: Hip-Hop Celebrates Its Birth In The South Bronx 50...
On this day 50 years ago (August 11, 1973), Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip-Hop music through the “breakbeat” DJ...
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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Bongos”: A Party Anthem That Deserves Better
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Bongos’ Challenge Rap’s Status Quo Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, two of the most prominent figures in contemporary rap, set the music world on fire with their...
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DJ Nickiee Releases New Mixtape Featuring an Exclusive Feature From Benny the...
Nickie Robinson, also known as DJ Nickiee, has certainly carved out a diverse and impressive career path. Her journey from academia to the world of music and public relations reflects a multifaceted...
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Tavi Oshon Releases Marble Floors Featuring Benny the Butcher
TAVI OSHON looks forward to the upcoming release of his album PRIMA MATERIA. But in the meantime, he has been enjoying the fruits of his collaboration with Benny the Butcher on “Marble Floors.” This...
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Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Hip Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in...
Wild Style is arguably the very first movie and one of the very few that shows the true essence of what Hip Hop is about. When Hip-Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn’t last beyond “Rapper’s...
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