This day in Hip-hop recognizes the birth of Louis Eric Barrier, better known for his stage name Eric B, DJ, producer, and rapper. Gaining prominence in the scene as one half of the dynamic duo, Eric B & Rakim, Barrier's career into music began as a DJ for WBLS based in New York. Upon sear...… Read more

Public Enemy's Chuck D -- a.k.a. Mistachuck -- is back, and he's teamed up with The Impossebulls to deliver with a politically charged, rage filled track that puts America's broken political system in its crosshairs. Entitled "Bernie Got Berned," the new song points out the...… Read more

Childish Gambino a.k.a. Donald Glover just wrapped up the first season of the critically acclaimed TV series Atlanta, and according to some leaked information, the actor/rapper/comedian may be following up his recent acting successes with a brand new album, entitled "Awaken My Love." Re...… Read more

Kurtis Blow, the golden age rapper who gave hip hop its first RIAA gold album, suffered a severe heart attack last Friday. Thankfully, Blow's life was saved thanks to the quick response of police and EMT, and now the pioneering musician wants everyone to know how thankful he is. "I died...… Read more

Tupac Shakur, PAC, Makavelli—names all synonymous to a music legend. This day in Hip-hop acknowledges the anniversary of his fifth album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. The “Seven days” alludes to the time span behind the albums recording: three days for writing and reco...… Read more

From push-backs to setbacks, media leaks and cancellation announcements—fret not Hip-hop fans, French Montana finally releases his much, much-awaited MC4 project. Montana took to Instagram announcing the good news via short video paying tribute to the late Riot Squad member Chinx....… Read more