Industry PassingsJoey Robinson Jr. dies at Sugar Hill RecordsDigital and Radio FactsApril 2, 2020April 29, 2026 by Digital and Radio FactsApril 2, 2020April 29, 2026021 Joey Robinson Jr., son of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson and key figure at Sugar Hill Records, has died. He was involved in discovering the Sugar...
Industry PassingsSon of Sugar Hill Records Founder Dies: Rhondo RobinsonHassahnMarch 24, 2020April 29, 2026 by HassahnMarch 24, 2020April 29, 2026019 Rhondo Robinson, son of Sugar Hill Records founder Sylvia Robinson, died at 43 from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. He served as VP handling royalties amid...
Industry PassingsRap Pioneer Big Bank Hank from Sugarhill Gang DiesDigital and Radio FactsNovember 11, 2014May 8, 2026 by Digital and Radio FactsNovember 11, 2014May 8, 202602 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.'...
Hip HopHilarious – Brian Williams Raps “Rapper’s Delight”Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 20, 2014May 9, 2026 by Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 20, 2014May 9, 2026010 NBC anchor Brian Williams hilariously performs Sugar Hill Gang's classic 'Rapper's Delight' on Jimmy Fallon's show with two backup performers....