The introduction of hip hop artists like NWA and Public Enemy into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been met with some resistance from rock elitists, but Common says that the Cleveland institution should be adding even more hip hop artists. Tupac Shakur was the only hip hop musician to be nomin...… Read more

The excitement surrounding Wheelchair Sports Camp’s new album, No Big Deal, is palatable, especially to those who have followed the Denver trio’s career since its inception. The recent Strange Famous Records’ signees have sparked curiosity from fans of both Hip Hop and jazz, a...… Read more

A multi-talented artist steals the spotlight today as this day in Hip-hop recognizes the birth of Kirk Jones, more prominently known as, Sticky Fingaz. Jones started making a name for himself dishing out rhymes alongside Fredro Starr, Sonsee, and Big DS in the multi-platinum bestselling rap group...… Read more

Nelly -- the entrepreneur, songwriter, actor, and one of the few hip hop artists with a rare RIAA diamond certified record to his name -- turns 42 today. Born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., Nelly began his lengthy career in hip hop in 1993 as part of one of the biggest hip hop acts to come out of St. L...… Read more

El-P and Killer Mike are almost ready to release the highly anticipated Run the Jewels 3, but that's not all RTJ fans have to look forward to -- the group will also be embarking on a world tour sometime early next year. El-P announced that he and Killer Mike would be taking Run the Jewels aro...… Read more

Gather round fellow Hip-hop fans and enthusiasts, this week's Spotlight Title manifests in the form of the Queens rap urban legend otherwise known as Mikey D. The story begins in 1982 when the MC spent his younger years making a name for himself through local rap battles. As the tale goes, Mi...… Read more