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Rick Rubin Reflects On Being White In The Early Days Of Hip-Hop
Rick Rubin Reflects On Being White In The Early Days Of Hip-Hop
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...
Today In Hip-Hop: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
Today In Hip-Hop: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
On this day, Oct. 30, in hip-hop history... 2002: Jam Master Jay, legendary DJ for Run-DMC, was shot and killed while in a Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002. He was 37 years old at the time. Real name Jason Mizell, Jam Master Jay had been hanging out at the studio with friends and his assistant when an unknown man dressed in black entered the studio, gave Jay an introductory hug before
Today In Hip-Hop: VH1 Holds First-Ever Hip-Hop Honors Award Show
Today In Hip-Hop: VH1 Holds First-Ever Hip-Hop Honors Award Show
On this day, October 3, in hip-hop history… 2004: Hip-hop has often been neglected at mainstream award shows. Hip-hop categories had often been historically neglected during the televised show.  Meanwhile, hip-hop artists rarely get special recognition from their peers or other artists.  However, ...
The Ten Most Important Songs Of Hip-Hop’s First Decade
The Ten Most Important Songs Of Hip-Hop’s First Decade
On August 11, 2013, hip-hop music celebrated the 40th anniversary of the day Kool Herc dragged his turntables and records to a Bronx recreation area and spun discs in an entirely different way than most had ever heard. In addition, when his homeboy Coke La Rock started talking trash into a microphone left on the table, the beautiful dynamic between DJ and MC blossomed to the beat. Alt...
DMC Calls Lil Wayne And Jay Z’s Music Not “Hot”
DMC Calls Lil Wayne And Jay Z’s Music Not “Hot”
Looks like Flavor Flav is not the only legend finding it hard to identify with current stance of hip-hop as DMC has also spoken up about the matter, calling the genre's listeners "brainwashed". According to AllHipHop.com, in a recent interview DMC expressed that not only he does he not understand the popularity behind both Jay Z and Lil Wayne but the rap veteran even dubbed their music

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