Chuck D Details Making Of Public Enemy's "It Takes A Nation" Amid Anniversary Re-Issue

Public Enemy is set to release a new vinyl reissue of their sophomore album, 1988’s It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. The album is being reissued to celebrate both its 35th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.  "Thanks to Run-DMC, LL Cool J and Whodini, we knew that Hip Hop...Read more

Russell Simmons Reveals Eddie Cheeba Is Currently Hospitalized

Eddie Cheeba, one of Hip Hop's earliest pioneers, is currently hospitalized, although his condition is unknown. According to an Instagram post from Russell Simmons, Def Jam Recordings' co-founder and Cheeba's former manager, people need to understand the significance of his contributions to the cult...Read more

Arrest Made In Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder

Duane “Keefe D” Davis was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas on Friday (September 29) morning in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur. According to the Associated Press, a grand jury in Clark County indicted Davis on one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon and with the intent to promote, f...Read more

Czarface Inks Global Deal With Virgin Music: "They're An All-Powerful Ally"

Inspectah Deck, Esoteric and 7L—collectively known as Czarface—have signed a deal with Virgin Music. After years of grinding independently, the trio is looking forward to having some muscle behind their upcoming new music. As Virgin Music President Jacquline Saturn said, "It’s an honor for all of us...Read more

Legendary B-Boy Fabel Needs Hip-Hop's Help After Being Struck By Speeding Car

Jorge "Popmaster Fabel" Pabon was hospitalized last month following a hit-and-run in the Bronx. According to close friends, he was riding his bike after a long day of painting when he was struck by a speeding vehicle. The driver failed to stop and left him there to die. A good Samaritan called 9-1-1...Read more

The Hip Hop Museum Announces Immersive Six-City Tour

The Hip Hop Museum—formerly known as the Universal Hip Hop Museum—is going on tour. According to an Instagram post from 3rd Bass MC Pete Nice, the run kicks off on October 14 in New York City and will continue through December. Sponsored by Cîroc and co-curated by Nice and Paradise Gray, the run is...Read more