Slick Rick

Slick Rick turned the big 5-0 today (Jan 14th)!! He celebrated with friends, family and a special performance NAS this weekend in Brooklyn. Peep the video here.

A side by side comparison of your favorite rappers' style back in the day to how they dress now.

Just as important as charisma, rhymes and beats, personal style is one of the most important elements of a rapper's allure. An MC must also have impeccable taste to really flourish in the visual world of hip-hop. But following popular trends and bragging about brand names isn't enough to earn a spot in our Style Hall of Fame.

Slick Rick is indeed the ruler when it comes to bling. The veteran rhyme-slinger is never without an iced-out eye patch and several diamond-encrusted chains around his neck. Recently, a piece of his jewelry got an expensive $75,000 upgrade.

4. The new album from the powerhouse we know to be Beyoncé. Her latest effort pushes the limits of all the top genres and creates a way for new styles to emerge. I call this new sound Rockoncé....

This February, the Legends of Hip-Hop tour kicks off a 20-city tour, including a date here in Buffalo. Headlining is Grammy Award-winning group Salt-N-Pepa, with original members Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandy Denton) and Spinderella (Deidre "Dee Dee" Roper).