Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane and Conway The Machine have joined forces for a new single and accompanying video called "Slap." Produced by Marley Marl, the song pays tribute to the late Biz Markie with a sample of "Just Rhymin’ With Biz" from Kane's 1988 classic "Long Live The Kane." Of course, Big...… Read more
Killer Mike is back with a new solo single called "Talk'n That Shit," his follow-up to July's "Run" featuring Young Thug and Dave Chappelle. Produced by DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia fame, the track is paired with a video directed by seck that demonstrates the Run The Jewels MC's reputation as a communit...… Read more
Coolio died unexpectedly in September at the age of 59, leaving a hole in the hearts of many of his peers who loved him. During a show in Miami on Tuesday (October 25), Coolio's close friend and touring partner Tone Lōc, Public Enemy legend Flavor Flav and the pioneering Hip Hop group The Sugarhill...… Read more
The National Hip Hop Museum's art galley in Washington D.C., The House of Hip Hop, has open a new exhibit called "Hip Hop's Golden Age." Described as "an immersive experience of Hip Hop's golden years," the exhibit includes a replica of a Death Row Records electric chair, a brick from Eminem's 8 Mil...… Read more
Hip Hop Public Health held its Remixing Public Health Gala at the Harvard Club in New York City on Tuesday (October 25) with special guests Chuck D, Ashanti, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Cheryl "Salt" James and host Doug E. Fresh. The event celebrated the work of HHPH founder Dr. Jide Williams, chief o...… Read more
dead prez is reportedly working on a new album, marking the duo's first joint studio effort since 2010's "Information Age." Stic made the announcement while speaking to Green Matters in a recent interview. The veteran MC—who, along with rhyming partner M-1, penned the enduring Hip Hop anthem "Hip Ho...… Read more