Events News New York City Proclaims ‘Biz Markie Day’Daniel JohnsonOctober 15, 2023October 16, 2023 by Daniel JohnsonOctober 15, 2023October 16, 20233979 August 31 is now officially recognized as Biz Markie Day after a ceremony at Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheatre.... Read more
Hip-Hop Turns 50, ‘Good Morning America’ Helps CelebrateDaniel JohnsonAugust 12, 2023August 14, 2023 by Daniel JohnsonAugust 12, 2023August 14, 2023720 Hip-Hop 50 Live featured a who’s-who list spanning the history of hip-hop: Run DMC, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg were among those slated... Read more
Legal News Rapper Claiming To Be The First Emcee Fights For Royalty RightsNahlah Abdur-RahmanAugust 6, 2023August 7, 2023 by Nahlah Abdur-RahmanAugust 6, 2023August 7, 20231200 The Bronx native claims that his due recognition has fallen by the wayside.... Read more
Arts and Culture The World Is Invited To Live Stream Hip-Hop’s 50th Birthday, Hosted By KRS-OneJeroslyn JoVonnJuly 25, 2023July 26, 2023 by Jeroslyn JoVonnJuly 25, 2023July 26, 20231754 Hip-hop is having a 50th birthday party and we're all invited!... Read more
Lifestyle News New York Public Library Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Limited Edition Library CardsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 13, 2023July 13, 2023620 The NYPL card will showcase the iconic "Wild Style" mural from the original soundtrack of the 1983 film.... Read more
Arts and Culture HIP-HOP TURNS 50: Here Are 8 Rap Songs That Celebrate Mothers’ Hard WorkBooker JonesMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Booker JonesMay 5, 2023May 5, 20232037 Hip-Hop at 50: Here are 8 hip-hop songs that celebrate mothers.... Read more