Hip Hop Hooray - Hits from the 1980s

08/11/2023

Hip hop flourished and refined its sound throughout the 80s, as heard in songs like Big Daddy Kane's "I Get the Job Done," the genre-defining "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang and more.

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Rap City - Beyond the Basement, Episode 1

Math Hoffa, Yandy Smith-Harris and Kawan Prather sit down with Big Tigger to discuss their experiences at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 and assess where the industry is going.
10/25/2023
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Author and activist Nyla Choates explains how she and other 2023 McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders are using their platform to improve, inspire and lift Black communities.
10/24/2023
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Kendrick Lamar's Harmonious Fusion: 5 Songs That Perfectly Blend Hip-Hop and Jazz

Kendrick Lamar is often celebrated as one of the greatest lyricists in contemporary hip-hop. 
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Hip Hop Awards 2023: Jack Harlow's Hit Tracks: 7 Songs You Need to Add to Your Playlist

Jack Harlow's musical career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride filled with highly successful records and a distinctive swagger that has captivated audiences worldwide. 
10/19/2023
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 in 30 Minutes

Relive all the fun from this year's BET Hip Hop Awards, including moments with host Fat Joe, musical tributes, and performances from pioneering DJs, Sexyy Red, GloRilla and more.
10/19/2023
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Nyla Choates Explores Hip-Hop Fashion

McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Change Leader Nyla Choates discusses the impact hip hop has had on fashion, turning sneakers into symbols of style and rappers into trendsetters.
10/17/2023
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Nyla Choates Discusses Hip Hop's Global Impact

McDonald's Black & Positively Change Leader Nyla Choates looks at how hip hop has influenced the international genres of Afrobeats and K-pop, and how they are making their own global impact.
10/17/2023
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106 & Park Look Back

Bow Wow looks back at the moments that made 106 & Park the place to be on BET, including Ginuwine's 2003 performance, the show's first episode and more.
10/17/2023
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Jermaine Dupri Talks So So Def, Hip-Hop Trends and More

In this interview sponsored by McDonald's, Math Hoffa talks to Jermaine Dupri at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 about the show's tribute to the record label So So Def and the state of hip hop.
10/17/2023
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Megan Thee Stallion - "Cash S**t"

Megan Thee Stallion is joined by DaBaby as she performs "Cash S**t" at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019.
10/17/2023
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Nyla Choates Is Focused on Mentoring Children

Math Hoffa interviews Nyla Choates about her children's book "My Roots Are Rich" and the importance of representation in this clip sponsored by McDonald's.
10/17/2023
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Miami Bass Classics

Tag Team, 69 Boyz and Freak Nasty brought some of the greatest Miami bass tracks to the mainstream in these music videos from the 1990s.
10/17/2023
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Hip Hop Awards 2023: 5 Tracks from ATL Jacob You Might Have Missed

Jacob Denzal Canady, better known as ATL Jacob, is one the hottest producers in the industry as of late. The multi-instrumentalist started collaborating with rappers including Future and Kodak Black on songs including “First Off” and “Super Gremlin,” respectively.
10/17/2023
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Rate the Bars Featuring Uncle Luke

Hip-hop legend Uncle Luke sounds off on the lyrics of some certified and contemporary classics, including hits from Rick Ross, Sir Mix-a-Lot and City Girls.
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Nino Man's Rap City 2021 Freestyle

Nino Man leaves it all in the booth while freestyling at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021.
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Nyla Choates Breaks Down Hip Hop's Most Popular Dances

McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Change Leader Nyla Choates gives a history lesson on dances spawned by hip hop, including the Cha Cha Slide, Swag Surf and krumping.
10/13/2023
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Nyla Choates Introduces the Five Pillars of Hip Hop

McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Change Leader Nyla Choates explains how DJing, breakdancing and more helped create the fastest-growing music genre of the last 50 years.
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Throwback - The BET Hip Hop Awards 2008 Cypher

Ace Hood, Juelz Santana, Fabolous and Jadakiss go nuclear during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2008 Cypher, each taking the spotlight to spit verses full of swagger.
10/13/2023
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Throwback - Havoc's Rap City Booth Freestyle

Havoc displays his laid-back flow over DMX's "Ruff Ryder's Anthem" during his freestyle in The Booth on Rap City ahead of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022.
10/13/2023
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Hip Hop Awards 2023: London on da Track's Memorable Chart-Topping Hits

In the ever-evolving world of the music industry, few producers have risen to prominence as swiftly as London on da Track. Having earned a reputation for crafting infectious beats and an unwavering commitment to his craft, London has charted a remarkable journey to success, becoming a household name in music production.
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