Hip Hop
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August is officially “Hip Hop Recognition Month” and August 11th is the official day that recognize hip-hop as a United States holiday. The US Senate passed Senate resolution 331 designating the dates hip-hop was born in the Bronx. the bill to celebrate hip-hop nationally was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. November is already […]
The late great Biz Markie will be laid to rest today in long Island NY. The eulogy will be done by Rev. Al Sharpton. A private ceremony will be held at 11am and the public ceremony will be live – stream at 2pm via BET. Biz Markie delt with multiple different health issues and suffered […]
Rapper Juvenile is trending for the 2021. Juvenile and Producer Mannie Fresh had people laughing and cringing after the two remixed their 1999 smash hit “Back That Thang Up” with the new lyrics “Vax That Thang Up” to help encourage people to get vaccinated. I myself hate this song remake. It’s funny how years ago […]
At the 21st Annual BET Awards, Megan Thee Stallion won “Best Female Hip Hop Artist,” “Best Collaboration,” “Viewer’s Choice” and “Video of the Year.” Queen Latifah received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her “amazing success” throughout her decades-long career. Her “sisters in rap” including Lil Kim, Rapsody, MC Lyte and Monie Love all took […]
Legends of Hip Hop gathered to break ground for a Universal Hip Hop Museum in the New York borough that birthed the culture, the Bronx. This included icons such as Nas, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and many more. These Hip Hop royalties held shovels for the official ceremony celebrating the […]
Chi Modu, legendary hip hop photographer dies at just 54. Modu was known for shooting hip hop sensations, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Snoop Dogg and DPGC, LL Cool J, Mobb Deep, Mary J. Blige, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu-Tang Clan, Eazy E and more. The news of his death was released on his Instagram account. BET reported about the […]
Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z is adding to his portfolio by investing in the fitness company Lit Method. Jay’s venture capitalist firm Marcy Venture Partners invested in the Los Angeles-based fitness company for an undisclosed amount. Lit Method, founded by Justin and Taylor Norris, specializes in low-impact, high-intensity training using their signature Strength Machine. The machine works […]
Digital Underground rapper Shock G has reportedly passed away at the age of 57. Shock G, (who’s real name was Greg Jacobs) was a rapper and keyboardist for Digital Underground. A pioneering Hip Hop group responsible for a number of influential singles, including the group’s groundbreaking hit “The Humpty Dance.” He was also known as […]
80s rapper and a member of One of hip-hop’s legendary groups Prince Markie Dee of the Fat Boys passed away at age 52 there was no cause of his death reported. Prince Markie Dee born Marc Anthony Morales born February 19th 1968. Just one day before his birthday. The Fat Boys launch their careers back […]
After the success of “Up”, Cardi B has claims a feat unseen on the Billboard Hot 100 in over 20 years. “Up” is Cardi B’s sixth No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, notably with at least one in each of the last five years. Here’s the full collection: Song Title, Artist (if other than Cardi B), […]
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