Hip-Hop Trends That Went MainstreamHip-Hop Trends That Went MainstreamSome of the most notable hip-hop trends that have gone mainstream.Trent FitzgeraldTrent FitzgeraldJoey EchJoey EchNatalee GilbertNatalee Gilbert
Greatest Hip-Hop DJs of All-TimeGreatest Hip-Hop DJs of All-TimeIn celebration of their contributions to the culture, here are the greatest DJs in hip-hop history that every rap fan should know.PreezyPreezy
Happy Birthday, Afrika Bambaataa!Happy Birthday, Afrika Bambaataa!Today, April 17, marks the birthday of hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa.XXL StaffXXL Staff
Watch 40 Years of Hip-Hop History in Four MinutesWatch 40 Years of Hip-Hop History in Four MinutesThis video is something. Peter A. BerryPeter A. Berry
Kaytranada Remixes Afrika Bambaataa's 'Planet Rock'Kaytranada Remixes Afrika Bambaataa's 'Planet Rock'Kaytranada puts his spin on Afrika Bambaataa's iconic song.Emmanuel C.M.Emmanuel C.M.
MC Shan Says KRS-One Has Something to HideMC Shan Says KRS-One Has Something to Hide"You to keep standing up somebody that did what they did...you got something to hide."Sidney MaddenSidney Madden
20 of the Best Nardwuar Interviews Featuring Rappers20 of the Best Nardwuar Interviews Featuring RappersWith so many incredible on-camera moments under his belt, XXL took the liberty of compiling some of Nardwuar's best interviews featuring rappers.Riley WallaceRiley Wallace
KRS-One Says Quit Hip-Hop If You Have Issues With Afrika BambaataaKRS-One Says Quit Hip-Hop If You Have Issues With Afrika BambaataaKRS-One continues to defend Afrika Bambaataa.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
22 Sex Scandals in Hip-Hop22 Sex Scandals in Hip-HopUnfortunately, hip-hop has had several serious incidents when it comes to sex. Then there's the sex tapes and cheating.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt
Zulu Nation Apologizes to Victims Accusing Afrika BambaataaZulu Nation Apologizes to Victims Accusing Afrika BambaataaThe Zulu Nation issues a statement to the victims who Afrika Bambaataa allegedly abused.Justin IveyJustin Ivey
Afrika Bambataa Denies Ever Sexually Abusing AnybodyAfrika Bambataa Denies Ever Sexually Abusing Anybody"I never abused nobody."Max WeinsteinMax Weinstein
Afrika Bambaataa Removed as Leader of Zulu NationAfrika Bambaataa Removed as Leader of Zulu NationThe Zulu Nation announces that it is under a leadership change. Justin IveyJustin Ivey