1995 was, without a doubt, a critical year that showcased hip-hop's diversity and innovation, setting the stage for its global dominance in the decades to follow.
Well, the man isn't wrong. He continued to explain he was the first rapper to make endorsements for clothing brands and attire a thing in the rap game and helped paved the way for rappers to become actors on television and movies.
According to an Instagram from Xzibit, Bay Area rapper Saafir has died, this after reports surfaced he was suffering with health issues.
From Tupac to LL Cool J, Mobb Deep, Ludacris, MC Lyte and so many more, we look back at classic rap records that all sampled one of the most brilliant musical minds of our time.
Scarface, real name Brad Jordan, shared a photo on Saturday (August 24) him getting treated in a hospital, sparking tons of positive replies.
Dr. Umar Johnson was a recent guest on the Hustle Over Everything podcast and suggested that Hip-Hop has let down the Black community.
MC Lyte checks in with K975's DJ Remedy during BET Awards Weekend about her illustrious career and who she's currently listening to as she readies her first album in nearly a decade.
Anycia, Atlanta's latest lady taking claim in the rap game, gives us a "My First Time" story that got so real we had to bring in the censors!
HipHopWired had the opportunity to speak with director Malik Buie and producer Kim Osorio about the groundbreaking documentary "Tale of The Tape", chonicling the rise and impact of mixtapes on Hip-Hop culture.
Questlove of The Roots fame took to Instagram to declare Hip-Hop dead in the wake of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin, known as the Hip-hop & Movie Legends Kid 'N Play, have announced the latest addition to their catalog, a podcast called "The Fun House with Kid 'N Play." The podcast celebrates 50+ years of hip-hop and the impact the culture has had across the globe. Kid 'N Play are an iconic hip-hop duo with hit singles, successful albums, and starring roles in the classic "House Party" film series. Kid 'N Play have cemented their place in music and pop culture history, and now, they're bringing their infectious energy and passion for hip-hop to their latest venture in entertainment, The Fun House. They’ll take you down memory lane with unforgettable conversations that span the breadth of hip-hop culture, with the help of an all-star lineup of guests.
The Apollo Theater has been a beacon of Black culture so it was only right Fat Joe hosted a historic evening of hip-hop to show love to the community.
