LL Cool J

Today is hip-hop legends, LL Cool J and Slick Rick, birthday. They have been in the game for over two decades and have provided hip-hop fans with plenty of classic material. To honor these two giants, let's take a look at some cool throwback photo's that should have you feeling nostalgic...

Two of the best that ever did it celebrate their birthdays today.

As hip-hop continues to kick-off 2014, this week on Instagram, the rap realm had a variety of happenings going on. From Future living it up on a tropical vacation to Drake posting the exclusive highlights from "Drake Night," the pictures on Ig were definitely worth more than a thousand words...

Here's to 40 more.

This year hip-hop marked a major milestone with the celebration of its 40th anniversary. This month XXL honors that achievement with five collector's edition tribute covers featuring some of biggest acts in hip-hop history including Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, OutKast and LL Cool J...

When Rick Rubin first came on the scene, things were a lot different in hip-hop especially in terms of racial barriers. As Rick assisted in taking the genre to new levels alongside Russell Simmons and other hip-hop heavy weights, the renowned producer recently spoke on his earlier days telling that at first his skin color caught many by surprise...

With the passing of world icon Nelson Mandela, hip-hop had a bit of a heavyhearted tone this week. As many bid the African revolutionary a heartfelt farewell, the hip-hop community managed to turn this moment of grief into one of uplifting and prosperity...

As today marks the untimely death of world icon Nelson Mandela, the hip-hop community wanted to bid the noble leader an appropriate farewell. Celebrating the life of the African statesmen who led South Africa out of decades of apartheid, the world may never again witness a fighter with a strength quite like Mandela's...

One of the ideas that Kanye West has been trying to get across during his recent all-out assault on the media is the importance of not letting society putting your creativity in box. Kanye West wants to be known as more than just a rapper...

Our childhood fascination with wild animals never quite dissipates as we grow. The call of the wild is strong and there is nothing quite as beautiful as the diverse majesty of the animal kingdom. Rappers are no different. No matter how hard a rapper claims to be, nobody is immune to the sublime charms of animals...

Earlier today, Ice Cube dropped a Halloween-themed video for "Sasquatch" where Cube portrays the classic movie serial killer, Michael Myers, in the vid. While the video is sufficiently terrifying, it's hardly the first hip-hop video to leave the viewer feel chilled to the bone with terror. At ...

Another year, another slot on the ballot for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for both N.W.A and LL Cool J. This will be N.W.A's second year as a candidate, and LL's third go at the Hall. The two hip-hop acts are the only rappers on a bill that otherwise includes Nirvana, Yes, KISS, The Meters, The Replacements and more...