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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TO OPEN HIP-HOP JEWELRY EXHIBIT

Jewelry has always been a centerpiece of Hip-Hop fashion. Aligning with Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, The American Museum of Natural History…

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0 Mar 11

1984: THE YEAR THAT HIP-HOP BECAME BIG BUSINESS

40 years ago, Hip-Hop made the quantum leap from 12" singles, sparse coverage in magazines, and a handful of television appearances, to ma…

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0 Feb 23

WATCH: KRS-ONE REVEALS WHY HE DIDN’T TAKE PART IN GRAMMY’S SALUTE TO HIP-HOP EVENT

Speaking with @professordaddyyo, KRS-One reveals he turned down LL COOL J’s personal invite. “With all due respect, LL COOL J himself call…

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0 Dec 15, 2023

DOUG E. FRESH BREAKS DOWN WHY BEATBOXING IS THE 5TH ELEMENT OF HIP-HOP

Doug E. Fresh is currently set to make an appearance at the upcoming Memphis stop of LL COOL J's F.O.R.C.E. tour, and Rock The Bells caugh…

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0 Aug 22, 2023

HOW BIG DADDY KANE’S “RAW” CHANGED HIP-HOP FOREVER

When Big Daddy Kane released “Just Rhymin’ With Biz” in 1987, the song was well received throughout the Tri-State area on radio stations l…

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0 Aug 19, 2023

HOW DE LA SOUL REVOLUTIONIZED HIP-HOP SKITS

The first full length rap albums were released at the beginning of 1980 and they contained as many R&B songs as they did rap songs. As…

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0 Jul 27, 2023

HIP-HOP HISTORY MONTH: A CONVERSATION WITH FAB 5 FREDDY AND GRANDMIXER DXT

So much early Hip-Hop is under-documented, and no one is better equipped to help fill in the blanks than the man known as Fab 5 Freddy. Th…

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0 Jul 26, 2023

HIP-HOP PIONEERS SETTLE DECADES-OLD SUGAR HILL LAWSUIT

Sha Rock of The Funky 4 + 1, widely credited as the first female MC, took to social media earlier this week to announce a court victory ag…

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0 Jul 22, 2023

HOW DE LA SOUL REVOLUTIONIZED HIP-HOP SKITS

The first full length rap albums were released at the beginning of 1980 and they contained as many R&B songs as they did rap songs. As…

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0 Jul 20, 2023

HIP-HOP TURNS 50! A LOOK AT THE SUGARHILL GANG & THEIR LEGACY

Can you believe that Hip-Hop actually turns 50 this year? It just doesn’t seem that long ago when DJ Kool Herc birthed Hip-Hop when he hel…

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0 Jul 18, 2023

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Chicago/Atlanta, IL/GA — Powerful motivational single “On The Way” by Krys Barry is a whole vibe. That moment when others are made to understand the assignment. Come take the Journey through melodic rhymes with a gritty theme. Officially released 4/12/24, Krys Barry’s “On The Way” is a beautiful addition to the Rap genre. Available on All Platforms. A definite inspiration for anyone listening. Here to make the world believe.        ”Get to the bag. Stay on the grind. I’m on the way.” – Krys…See More
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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. SATURDAY, MAY 4TaylorMade Ent presentsMario HodgeReach 4 The Moon Comedy Showwith support fromYou Know "Maaacus" Edward Ty EvansT-Boogie@ Moose Lodge, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94804Doors 7pm. Show…See More
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WEDNESDAY MAY 8 Golden Era (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) Classic Hip Hop & R&B with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 6pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover! Join twitch…See More
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