Rappers in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
See which rappers have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary
Birthdays are never the worst days when it comes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. See the best events that took place in 2023.
An In-Depth Look at Sampling in Hip-Hop in 2023
Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. XXL dives deep to discuss why everything sounds familiar.
Wild Style, First Hip-Hop Film, Opens in Theaters – Today in Hip-Hop
TIHH: Wild Style was released in theaters 40 years ago.
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Today in Hip-Hop
TIHH: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are honored at Rock Hall.
Hip Hop Great Grandmaster Flash Hosts Private DJ Show in Buffalo
The Grammy Award-winning DJ put on a great show and party on Buffalo's east side.
Hip Hop Legend Grandmaster Flash Teaching Class at UB
Hip Hop Pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member Grandmaster Flash can now add professor to his credentials with new role at SUNY at Buffalo
Rappers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: A Complete History
The Boombox takes a look back at the rappers who have been honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This Week in Hip Hop History – Week 1
January 1st - 6th
Common, Lupe Fiasco, LL Cool J Perform Tribute to Grandmaster Flash at Grammy Nominations Concert
Hip-hop superstars Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco graced the stage at the Grammy Nominations concert Wednesday night (Nov. 30) for a special tribute of ‘The Message’ by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
Do Rappers of the 80’s Still Influence Today’s Music?
Long before anyone ever heard of Jay Z, 50 Cent, or Eminem there was Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, LL Cool J and more. Rap music has come a long way but these artists paved the way for today's stars.