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The Best Hip-Hop and R&B Soda Commercials of the 90s

From Busta Rhymes to Missy Elliott and Tyrese, rappers and singers have starred in some of soda's biggest campaigns. Continue reading…

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July 10 in Hip-Hop History: BDP, P. Diddy, Kurupt + More

We take a look back at today's biggest events and album anniversaries in hip-hop and R&B history. Continue reading…

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July 17 in Hip-Hop History: Guru, Boogie Down Productions + More

Today’s look at hip-hop history is bittersweet as we reflect on those who we have lost, like Eric Garner and Guru, as we also celebrate milestone releases in hip-hop and R&B. Continue reading…

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20 Rappers Who Pay Homage to Hip-Hop In Their Songs

These rappers give thanks to hip-hop and its creator DJ Kool Herc in their lyrics. Continue reading…

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20 Rappers Starring In Fun Commercials [VIDEO]

For years, rappers have been the pitchmen for all kinds of products for corporate America. Continue reading…

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Souls of Mischief Drops a Classic: Sept. 28 in Hip-Hop History

MC Hammer gets it started, KRS-One avoids the "Sound of Da Police," Patra and Yo Yo cozy up to 2Pac, Souls of Mischief drop a rap classic and Jeezy is born. Continue reading…

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10 Worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rap Snubs

From LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs. Continue reading…

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20 of the Most Important Hip-Hop Rivalries of All-Time

Rap's biggest battles. Continue reading…

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Hip-Hop Songs Dedicated to the Many Sides of America

From Ice Cube's "I Wanna Kill Sam" to Jay-Z's "American Dreamin'," take a listen to hip-hop songs dedicated to the many sides of America. Continue reading…

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The 13 Best New Songs This Week

One week left in 2021. Continue reading…

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Here Are 53 of the Most Brutal Diss Lines in Rap History

In rap beef, rappers like to get brutal with their lyrics. Continue reading…

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Rap Report Card From the 1990s Grading Jay-Z, DMX and Others Goes Viral

How'd your favorite rapper score on the rap report card? Continue reading…

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Budget Cuts Attacking Hip Hop In L.A.

Sources say a charter school in South Los Angeles will be forced to shut down its successful Hip Hop culture curriculum this June due to budget cuts. Founded by Sebastien Elkouby, The Global Awareness...

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Know Thyself Community Wednesday [VIDEO]

  Today on Know Thyself Community Wednesday we have opened up the phone lines for you to say whatever you want to say about whatever. Know Thyself Community Wednesday gives our community the...

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Know Thyself Community Wednesday Song Of The Week By KRS-One [VIDEO]

This week’s “Know Thyself Community Wednesday” Song of The Week could also be the theme song for the Know Thyself Campaign on WBLK. Released back in the...

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The Bronx Receives Hip-Hop Honors, Smithsonian Names NYC Borough ‘Place of...

The birthplace of hip-hop will finally get its well-deserved recognition. The New York Daily News is reporting that the Smithsonian will honor the New York borough of the Bronx as a "Place of...

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Boogie Down Productions’ ‘By All Means Necessary’ Remembered 25 Years Later

'By All Means Necessary,' the second album from the Boogie Down Productions crew, was a step up in consciousness for a young emcee named KRS-One. The 10-track album was released on May 31, 1988, almost...

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100 Hip-Hop Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

From the random to the serious and everything in between, check out 100 Hip-Hop Facts That Will Blow Your Mind. Continue reading…

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KRS-One on Afrika Bambaataa’s Child Molestation Allegations: ‘I Don’t Give a F—‘

KRS-One says he's not concerned about the Afrika Bambaataa allegations. Continue reading…

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50 of the Most Clever Hip-Hop Lyrics

Notable lines from many different revered lyricists. Continue reading…

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30 of the Greatest Rapper-Producer Duos in Hip-Hop

These are some of the greatest rapper-producer duos that have transcended time in hip-hop. Continue reading…

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Unnecessary Hip-Hop Beefs That Never Should've Happened

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Older Rappers' Complaints About Hip-Hop and Where It's Headed

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15 of the Best Events Celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

Birthdays are never the worst days when it comes to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. See the best events that took place in 2023. Continue reading…

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50 Hip-Hop Albums Turning 20 in 2024

Shady Records/Interscope/Aftermath / Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam / Cash Money/Universal / Atlantic / Stones Throw Records / UMG Recordings

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