Editorial
How the Mixtape Economy Became Streaming (Without Anyone Noticing)
The mixtape didn’t die. It got cleaned up, cleared for samples, and sold back to us for $9.99 a month....
The Paperwork Wars: Supreme vs. Bimmy
Queens Never ForgetsIt started with a film.A claim.And the kind of name-drop that shakes concrete. Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff — once the...
Uncovering the Legacy of ‘Hip-Hop Hitlist’: The Overlooked Pioneer in Hip-Hop Journalism
The First Hip-Hop Magazine: A Common Misconception Looking back, many hip-hop fans believe that the first hip-hop magazines were The Source,...
Beyond DJ Kool Herc: The Unsung Pioneers and Communities That Shaped Hip-Hop’s Early Evolution
The Collective Genesis of Hip-Hop: Beyond DJ Kool HercDJ Kool Herc is often hailed as the founding father of hip-hop...
Vince Staples Confronts Joe Budden on Music Industry Realities: A Candid Discussion on Art, Wealth, and Cultural Stigmas
Staples Calls Out Inconsistencies in Budden’s Views, Highlights Deeper Issues in the Music IndustryIn a riveting exchange, rapper Vince Staples...
The Hip Hop Class of 1988
Class President: Chuck D He was wise, respected and most importantly, a visionary. He addressed the student body’s needs and...
