Nasty-Nes Rodriguez Remembered for Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
Nasty-Nes Rodriguez, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, is remembered for his pivotal role in New York's hip-hop scene during the 1990s....
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Steve Smith Tribute At Republic Records Studio (pics)
Hip-hop pioneer Steve Smith was honored at Republic Records Studio in NYC. The former Hot 97 Program Director (1993-2003) was celebrated by industry legends....
Busta Rhymes Receives BMI Icon Award at 2022 Awards
Busta Rhymes will receive the prestigious BMI Icon Award at the 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 7 in Miami Beach. The honor recognizes his three-decade...
Poet/Musician Gil Scott-Heron Dies
Poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, 62, died in New York. Known for 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' he was a pioneering influence on hip-hop....
Classix 107.9: Lady B Returns Afternoons
Philadelphia radio legend Lady B returns to afternoon drive time on Classix 107.9, hosting weekdays 2-7pm starting April 27, 2020....
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...
Pete DJ Jones, Hip Hop Pioneer Dies
Hip-hop pioneer Pete DJ Jones has died at age 79. The Bronx party legend battled DJ Kool Herc in the 70s and appeared on WBLS...
DJ Kool Herc Needs Financial Help for Surgery
Hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc needs financial assistance for surgery due to lack of health insurance. Friends including DJ Premier are organizing donations for the...