A Look at Rappers’ History With Ghostwriting
Pushin' pen.
Biz Markie
Explore the History of the Hip-Hop Remix and What It Really Means Today
Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.
Hip-Hop’s Most In-Demand Jewelers Tell the Stories of Creating Icy Works of Art for Today’s Rap Stars
Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.
Biz Markie Dead at 57
The "Just a Friend" rapper has passed away.
Biz Markie Is Alive and in Medical Care Despite Reports of His Passing
Reports of Biz Markie's death are false.
Shock G Dead at 57 – Report
Rest In Peace, Shock G.
Sampled: Tom Tom Club, “Genius of Love” (1981)
The Tom Tom Club's 1981 hit "Genius of Love" has been one of the most popular samples in hip-hop and R&B. In this new series, we broke down the history of the song, and some classic '90s and '00s cuts that sampled the track.
This Week in Hip Hop History – Week 14
April 2nd - April 8th