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Kool Moe Dee talking about how today's emcees would fare throughout history

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on October 17, 2009 at 9:38pm — No Comments

The new NBA 2K10 commercial flows back with Rakim's Don't Sweat The Technique... Watch at www.flowbacks.com

Now they just need to bring Jordan back...

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on October 7, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Legendary DJ Mr. Magic has died from a heart attack. Today is a sad day for Hip Hop!

Legendary DJ Mr. Magic has died from a heart attack, AllHipHop.com has confirmed with various sources. Mr. Magic was a legendary DJ who debuted in 1979 on a pay-to-play broadcast on WHBI 105.9’s "The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase." In 1983, he launched "Mr. Magic's Rap Attack" in New York City with a young DJ Marley Marl in addition to future Co-Chillin Record label owner Tyrone “F… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on October 2, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Rakim to Release Seventh Seal Nearly Ten Years After Last LP

By Tai Saint Louis

Legendary rapper Rakim has confirmed the forthcoming release of his highly anticipated third solo LP, The Seventh Seal, which will be released independently through his own Ra Records imprint on Tuscan Villa and SMC Recordings.

The album, which will be distributed via Fontana/Universal Music Group, is set to hit stores on November 17, just two

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on September 26, 2009 at 4:13pm — No Comments

DJ Ready Red: The Ultimate Transforming...The Original Geto Boy

By Dynasty Williams

The Geto Boys are arguably one of the greatest groups in the history of Hip-Hop music. With eight studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, their longevity is evident. Their sound was raw, uncut, and politically charged, which caused mainstream media to take notice. The group's popularity also led to three successful solo ca… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on September 24, 2009 at 6:32pm — No Comments

RUN DMC Street naming ceremony to be held this Sunday.

By Roman Wolfe

This Sunday (August 30), a historic Street Renaming Ceremony will take place honoring Hollis, New York Hip-Hop pioneers Run-DMC.

City Councilman Leroy Comrie recently enacted legislation to rename 205th Street and Hollis Avenue to RUN-D.M.C. J.M.J.

Comrie’s bill wa

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on August 28, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Rapper behind 'Roxanne's Revenge' gets Warner Music to pay for Ph.D

Roxanne's revenge was sweet indeed. Twenty-five years after the first queen of hip-hop was stiffed on her royalty checks, Dr. Roxanne Shante boasts an Ivy League Ph.D. - financed by a forgotten clause in her first record deal. "This is a story that needs to be told," Shante said. "I'm an example that you can be a teenage mom, come from the projects, and be raised by a single parent… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on August 27, 2009 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Too Short Memoirs Heading To Book Stores

Oakland rap legend Too Short is planning a memoir based on his life titled Life Is Too Short: The Resilient Life of Todd Shaw, named in part after his hit 1988 album. The book, which is being authored by Bay-Area Hip-Hop enthusiast and sportswriter Dale Tafoya, will feature Too Short’s take on his 25-plus-year career in the rap genre. Life Is Too Short features a forward from f… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on July 30, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

DMC to help Obama honor fathers at the White House.

By Chris Richburg

He may be considered rap royalty among music fans, but DMC is humbled in knowing how much of a role his family has played in making him who he is today.

Particularly his adopted father, Byford McDaniels, the man who instilled characteristics such as dedication, success and honesty in the Run-DMC rapper, while raising him as a kid.

“First of all, he worked everyday to send me to school. He worked everyday to pay to send

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on June 21, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments

DJ Grand Wizard Theodore to be honored on Bronx Walk of Fame.

Ground-breaking Hip-Hop DJ Grand Wizard Theodore will be honored this Saturday (June 20) with an induction into the Bronx Walk of Fame. Since 1997, the New York borough annually recognizes its distinguished residents with a ceremony at the Walk of Fame, located at the Bronx County Bui… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on June 18, 2009 at 12:22pm — No Comments

An 1981 episode on rapping from 20/20.

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on May 25, 2009 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Joe Budden needs to shut his mouth when grown folks is talkin!

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on May 18, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

MC Lyte, Dougie Fresh, The Roots Headline Carnegie Hall Concert

By Marvelous Mo

MC Lyte and Doug E. Fresh helped Carnegie Hall launch their Honor! A Celebration of the African American Culture Legacy in New York City this past Wednesday (March 4th).

The festival, curated by renowned soprano Jessye Norman, will run 20 events throughout multiple venues in New York City until March 23rd saluting the vitali

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on March 7, 2009 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Republican leaders Say the Party is In need of a Hip Hop Makeover

Newly elected Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele plans an “off the hook” public relations offensive to attract younger voters, especially blacks and Hispanics, by applying the party's principles to “urban-suburban hip-hop settings.” The RNC's first… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on February 24, 2009 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Exclusive Flowbacks.com interview of the Crooklyn legend Chubb Rock!

From the class of "88" comes one of hip-hop's most intelligent MC's. Born Richard Simpson, Chubb Rock (a pre-med student who left the "Ivy league” university Brown, to pursue his musical career) blesses us with one of the most recognizable voices in hip-hop. His 1991 release entitled "The One" garnered three number on… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on February 24, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Wordsmith Talks Chubb Rock, I.N.C. Collaborations

Baltimore's Wordsmith has a busy 2009 planned, as he will release both the Bridging the Gap album with Golden Era emcee Chubb Rock and a separate album with Dutch artist I.N.C. The Poet entitled A Baltimore Martini. Chubb Rock's name was re-introduced to a new generation of Hip Hop fans after Swizz Beatz flipped his standard "Treat 'Em Right" for a remix of Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine" feat… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on February 24, 2009 at 2:42am — No Comments

The Non Album Tracks - Diamond D

Here is a little Diamond D to get your weekend started off right!

Diamond D - Non-Album Tracks Volume 1
1. Lakim Shabazz & Diamond D - I C

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Added by The Hip Hop Don on December 19, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

R.I.P. MC Breed

By Nolan Strong AllHipHop.com has confirmed that legendary Atlanta/Flint, Michigan based rapper MC Breed died today (November 22). While details are still being confirmed, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper died early this morning. “He’s no longer with us,” said a tearful friend, who shall remain anonymous. “We are in the process of putting together a benefit concert, hopefu… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on November 22, 2008 at 6:10pm — No Comments

Slick Rick and Whodini Kick Off Classic Hip-Hop Concert Series Fundraiser

By Chris Richburg Legendary rap stars Slick Rick and Whodini will hit the stage for the preservation of Hip-Hop culture as they help kick off the Classic Hip-Hop concert series. The event, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 22) at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, is the brainchild of Cold Crush Brothers affiliate Adrian "Easy AD" Harris. The music pione… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on November 20, 2008 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Salt-N-Pepa Planning Tour, Brand New Album

By Rudy West After a seven-year hiatus from touring, pioneering female rap group Salt-N-Pepa are planning to embark on a tour of Australia and Asia. Cheryl "Salt" James-Wray and Sandra "Pepa" Denton are currently booking dates for the tour, which will also feature the group's DJ, Deidra "Spinderella" Roper. The group will hit the road in late 2009-early 2010, as part of a number of… Continue

Added by The Hip Hop Don on November 20, 2008 at 6:07pm — No Comments