Rap Pioneer Big Bank Hank from Sugarhill Gang Dies
Big Bank Hank of the Sugarhill Gang, pioneers of rap music, died at 57 from cancer. The group created the historic 1979 hit 'Rapper's Delight.'...
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What Was Slick Rick’s Impact on Def Jam?
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Slick Rick's indefinable charisma and immediate impact on Def Jam Records in new Noisey interview....
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin Talk Public Enemy
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Public Enemy's formation and early Def Jam days in this Noisey docuseries segment. The music icons cover Chuck D's...
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin Talk Def Jam History
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Def Jam's early days in Noisey's special series celebrating the label's 30th anniversary. The founders share stories about LL...
Tupac Phone Call with Monster Kody Goes Viral
Sanyika 'Monster Kody' Shakur releases rare recorded phone conversation with Tupac discussing music, legal troubles, and community empowerment....
Hip Hop’s Cultural Impact Documentary Series
VH1 announces 4-part documentary series 'The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop' based on Steve Stoute's book, exploring hip-hop's transformation of American culture....
WHAT? Special Ed
Exploring the origins of rapper Special Ed's name and his impact on 90s hip-hop culture. A look back at the Brooklyn MC's career and stage...
Def Jam Co-Founders Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons Speak
Def Jam co-founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons make rare joint appearance at NYC library to celebrate 25 years of the iconic hip-hop label....
Hank Spann’s Final Send Off
DJ Hank Spann's son Master DJ Tony Soul will spread the music legend's ashes in the ocean. The respected DJ honors his father's legacy with...