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From ‘Christmas Rappin’ To Now: The Evolution of Hip-Hop’s Holiday Spirit

Since the genre's early days, rap music has had a deep connection with the Christmas season.
12/12/2023

The Cast Of 'Krush Groove': Where Are They Now?

The iconic hip hop film was released 38 years ago today.
10/25/2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: The Formative Albums and Songs of the 1970s

Kool Herc forever transformed the ideology of music on August 11, 1973.
08/11/2023
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Respect Due - Pioneers of Hip Hop, Pt. 2
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 spotlights Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, Ice-T, Schoolly D and more artists who got the genre off the ground and revolutionized its sound.
09/16/2022
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Respect Due - Gimme a Beat
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Hip hop evolved from turntablism to sampling to the raw rhythms of trap music due to the creativity and ingenuity of DJs, MCs, producers and rappers from the 1970s to today.
09/15/2022

Kurtis Blow Undergoes Successful Heart Transplant Surgery

His wife reports that he’s pleased.
12/08/2020

Russell Simmons' Update On Kurtis Blow’s Health Status Is Devastating

"Kurtis Blow is a survivor, but this is not good."
05/08/2019

Kurtis Blow Is Praising The Police For Saving His Life Last Night

He says in this day and age, people need to hear his story.
11/05/2016
So We've Got Some Suggestions... - Kanye West fans were riding hard after word got out that Adele had reportedly turned down a bid to headline Super Bowl 51’s Halftime Show. The hashtag #KanyeWestForSuperBowl51 was created and cases began to be made as to why Kanye should be the coveted headliner. Realistically, Kanye isn’t the only one who’s got the chops to headline the famed show spot. Our wishlist runs the gamut of past halftime show performers that deserve a repeat and others that deserve their first time in the Super Bowl spotlight. – Jon Reyes(Photo from left: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for H&M, Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

#SuperBowl51 Needs an Epic Halftime Show

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Kurtis Blow, Kool DJ AJ

Hip Hop Reacts to the Passing of Kool DJ AJ

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Kurtis Blow, Kool DJ AJ

New York Hip Hop Pioneer Kool DJ AJ Dies from Unknown Causes

Kurtis Blow breaks news of friend's passing.
09/10/2015