YFN Lucci: A Tale of Artistry and Adversity
YFN Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett in Atlanta, is a rapper known for blending melody and lyricism into a distinctive singing-rapping...
The Black Spades: A Bronx Tale of Power, Change, and Hip-Hop
The Black Spades were one of the largest Bronx street gangs of the early 1970s, born from the borough's economic...
The Evolution of RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels
DMC, born Darryl McDaniels in Queens, is a co-founder of Run-DMC, the trailblazing group that pushed hip-hop into the mainstream....
Charlie Ahearn’s Journey in the New York Art Scene
Charlie Ahearn is the filmmaker behind Wild Style, the 1982 movie that first documented hip-hop culture on screen. Immersed in...
The Evolution of New York City’s Graffiti Scene
New York's graffiti culture evolved from utilitarian 'writing' into a recognized art form. Early practitioners called themselves writers, focused on...
Jamell Maurice Demons: The Story of YNW Melly
YNW Melly has been held in Broward County Jail since February 13, 2019, awaiting trial on a capital double-murder charge...
