In the years since the apex of Sly & The Family Stone, his records have been sampled over 800 times, with everyone from A Tribe Called Quest to Kendrick Lamar wielding fragments of his imagination.

D.M.C. released their groundbreaking self titled debut album, Run DMC, marking 43 years since one of the most important drops ...

This week was nothing short of iconic as two hip-hop legends, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Queen Latifah, became the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts! The ceremony, held on ...

The Hip-Hop group performed alongside John Legend for a benefit concert. Clipse, the rap duo consisting of Pusha T and Malice, are now the first-ever rappers to perform at the Vatican for the Grace ...

When it comes to paving the way, nobody’s Adidas pounded the ground harder than the three homeboys from Hollis, Queens. Not only were they the first Hip-Hop artists to have a gold album. They were the ...

Black women were instrumental in the early stages of hip-hop and continue to make history today. We’re looking at those who ...