Will Smith announced the launch of a new podcast series entitled "Class of '88". In the series, he and other Hip-Hop legends such as Chuck D of Public Enemy, Queen Latifah will explore how 1988 was so influential to the culture.
For the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Wired compiled 50 songs that hopefully capture the evolution and impact of the music.
Billboard names the "Munch" rapper as their R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of The Year, leaving many confused by the choice to have her represent both genres.
**Video includes explicit language** In part one of a special two-part episode of DJ Remedy’s freestyle series, Kyah Baby comes all the way from Queens, NY to bless the K975 studios. She has been going crazy with the freestyles lately, but she definitely has more than that in the bag! She speaks on the priceless gems […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Eric B and KRS-One were on hand at the press conference announcing the events on Thursday.
We have now reached episode 25 of DJ Remedy’s Freestyles, and it’s time for Zayy to step up to the mic! Straight from the 919, Zayy shares that it’s a full circle moment, as he used to freestyle over the radio when he was younger! Now, he’s working on his 7th project, and he proves that he […]
As we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop’s founding, the City of Durham honored the art form and some of its local heroes during last night’s City Council meeting. Durham-based Hip-Hop duo Little Brother and K975’s own Brian Dawson was on hand as the proclamation was presented by Durham Mayor Pro Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton on behalf […]
The principal of KIPP Durham College Prep Middle School talks about his viral moment with rap icon KRS-One at Durham's BIMBÉ Festival
With performances by KRS-One, Mr. Cheeks, Petey Pablo, Intro and more, Durham's annual cultural arts festival was a huge success.
Lil Kim is undoubtedly Hip Hop royalty, so of course 'XXL' tapped the Queen to cover their issue celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop.
Ludacris returning after 8 years got us thinking of 8 more rap icons that hopefully will make a comeback soon.
As Hip-Hop is celebrating turning 50, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum is prominently involved in all of the tributes and events commemorating the culture. We had a chance to speak with the executive director of the museum, Rocky Bucano about the institution's plans for later this year and to get his own insight on being involved at such a historic time for Hip-Hop. The post Universal Hip-Hop Museum’s Rocky Bucano Talks Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
