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The Oral History of "Mama Said Knock You Out"
Thirty years ago, LL COOL J was fueled by negative reactions to his third album, Walking with a Panther. The project was deemed “too flashy” and “tone deaf” given the state of...
The Oral History of "Mama Said Knock You Out"
Thirty years ago, LL COOL J was fueled by negative reactions to his third album, Walking with a Panther. The project was deemed “too flashy” and “tone deaf” given the state of...
How Will Hip-Hop Impact the 2020 Election?
The evening of November 4, 2008, was one of celebration in the Hip-Hop community. For a culture that has been inherently political since its inception, everything it represented culminated with...
How Will Hip-Hop Impact the 2020 Election?
The evening of November 4, 2008, was one of celebration in the Hip-Hop community. For a culture that has been inherently political since its inception, everything it represented culminated with...
The LOX Drop New Single "Bout S**t" With DMX [V...
The LOX have always given fans the kind of gritty-but-infectious street rap so many casual observers assume can't come from the East Coast anymore. The Yonkers trio returns with a...
The LOX Drop New Single "Bout S**t" With DMX [V...
The LOX have always given fans the kind of gritty-but-infectious street rap so many casual observers assume can't come from the East Coast anymore. The Yonkers trio returns with a...
How the Contract With Black America Empowers th...
Mic Drop is a recurring series featuring the thoughts and opinions of some of the biggest voices in classic Hip-Hop. Raw, uncut — and in their own words — these...
How the Contract With Black America Empowers th...
Mic Drop is a recurring series featuring the thoughts and opinions of some of the biggest voices in classic Hip-Hop. Raw, uncut — and in their own words — these...
Allen Iverson, More Celebrate Legendary Coach J...
John Thompson, Jr., the legendary former head coach of the Georgetown Hoya men's basketball team, has died at age 78. In 1984, Thompson became the first African-American NCAA head coach...
Allen Iverson, More Celebrate Legendary Coach J...
John Thompson, Jr., the legendary former head coach of the Georgetown Hoya men's basketball team, has died at age 78. In 1984, Thompson became the first African-American NCAA head coach...
Public Enemy Returns To Def Jam; Announce New A...
After 20 years, Public Enemy is returning to Def Jam Recordings. The legendary rap group's forthcoming album, What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down, is slated to be released on the...
Public Enemy Returns To Def Jam; Announce New A...
After 20 years, Public Enemy is returning to Def Jam Recordings. The legendary rap group's forthcoming album, What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down, is slated to be released on the...