Rakim: The MC Who Redefined Rap’s Flow
Rakim, the Long Island-born 'God MC,' transformed rap lyricism in the mid-1980s. Before him, rappers used a simple, sing-song cadence;...
Fans Disrupt YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s Zoom Hearing
On July 22, 2024, fans of NBA YoungBoy disrupted his virtual court hearing after gaining access to the WebEx livestream...
The History of Cam’ron and Mase’s Beef and Their Path to Reconciliation
Harlem rappers Cam'ron and Mase, who came up together in the group Children of the Corn, endured a long, tumultuous...
Rakim Debunks Long-Standing Rumors About Writing DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince’s “Summertime”
For decades, rumors claimed Rakim ghostwrote DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's Grammy-winning hit 'Summertime.' In a 2019 Breakfast...
Big Sean Did Not Diss Kendrick Lamar with His 2024 ‘On The Radar’ Freestyle
A 2024 Big Sean freestyle sparked rumors he was targeting Kendrick Lamar, given their history of tension. But lyrics fans...
Beyond DJ Kool Herc: The Unsung Pioneers and Communities That Shaped Hip-Hop’s Early Evolution
While DJ Kool Herc is celebrated as hip-hop's founding father for his 1520 Sedgwick Avenue party, this piece spotlights overlooked...
