Remy Ma’s Diss Track Sparks New Interest in Hip-Hop Battles
Remy Ma's diss track ShETHER targeting Nicki Minaj has reignited interest in hip-hop battles, bringing back the art form that defined classic feuds like Nas...
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Grandmaster Flash on His Role in Netflix’s The Get Down
Grandmaster Flash discusses his portrayal in Netflix's The Get Down, Baz Luhrmann's series about hip-hop's birth in 1977 South Bronx....
Angie Stone is Highly Disappointed in VH1
Angie Stone expresses outrage after VH1 Hip Hop Honors excluded The Sequence from their female hip-hop legends celebration, despite the group's pioneering 1979 hit 'Funk...
Kareem “Biggs” Burke on Jay Z, Dame Dash, “Reasonable Doubt”
Kareem 'Biggs' Burke discusses building Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Dame Dash around the classic 'Reasonable Doubt' album in new REVOLT TV interview....
Rap Battle: Jay Z vs Busta Rhymes in High School
Jay Z reveals details about his high school rap battle with Busta Rhymes during a candid Jimmy Kimmel interview, discussing their early days before fame....
Hip-Hop Says Bye to One of Its Pioneers – R.I.P Kool DJ AJ
Hip-hop pioneer Kool DJ AJ has died at age unknown on September 9th. The legendary DJ was instrumental in Kurtis Blow's career and worked from...
Roxanne Shante to Host 2015 Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards Show
Legendary female MC Roxanne Shante returns to host the 2015 Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards Show, filming in NYC this fall for national TV broadcast....
Andre Harrell on Heavy D, Jodeci, Mary J. Blige
Andre Harrell shares classic industry stories about discovering Heavy D, Jodeci, and Mary J. Blige during his Breakfast Club interview....
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.'...
Gil Scott-Heron: Life and Genius Explored
A new biography explores Gil Scott-Heron's complex life, from his musical genius to battles with addiction. The book offers unprecedented access to the godfather of...
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....
will.i.am on DJ’ing, Hip-Hop, & New Album
Will.i.am opens up about the decline of traditional DJ culture and hip-hop's collective memory loss while discussing his upcoming album release....
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....
Fat Boys Documentary Airs Tonight on TV One
TV One airs documentary on pioneering hip-hop group Fat Boys tonight, chronicling their rise from Brooklyn trio Disco 3 to mainstream success and tragic decline....
Roger “Mr. Prinze” Clayton of Uncle Jamms Army Dies
Roger Clayton, known as Mr. Prinze from legendary West Coast Hip-Hop crew Uncle Jamms Army, has died. He was a key architect of West Coast...
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...