Setting the tone: 25 unforgettable Hip Hop album intros

Nas, Meek Mill, 50 Cent, Chief Keef, and many more have mastered the art of opening an album with powerful intros. Check out ...
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15 New York Artists Who Built the Blueprint for Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...
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How I aged gracefully in hip-hop

Going from being fixated on good green and syrup to obsessed with rooting for my granddaughter at her cheerleading competitions.

LL Cool J’s ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ Soundtracks DHS Tanker Raid Video

LL Cool J's Grammy-winning "Mama Said Knock You Out" was used by DHS to soundtrack footage of U.S. forces seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker.

How Run-DMC Made Christmas Cool for Hip-Hop

Christmas in Hollis” almost didn’t happen. According to Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, when Bill Adler, Def Jam Recordings’ first ...

David Bars: Staying Official In A Fake Time

David Bars says he is "just trying to stay official in a fake time" while breaking down fake beefs, AI visuals, Cardi B as the top rapper, and how a true MC survives in an algorithm driven Hip-Hop wor ...