Run-DMC

The prevailing voice for young readers during hip-hop's early years, several of Dr. Seuss' books sell enough copies to go gold annually, and while works like 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham' are generally referenced due to their simplicity, his impression on rap music, thanks to his employment of the repetitive, sing-song anapestic tetrameter, is undeniable...

They say opposites attract. In music, when sounds foreign to one other collide to form single cohesive tracks, we often call the results "mash-ups." To some, these are musical dreams; others see them as ear-opening opportunities to let different artists into their lives...

Getty Images Rev Run's son JoJo Simmons has been "exposed" by a transgender woman named Julisa, who claims she rebuffed his advances. In a video which recently hit the 'net, Julisa posted offered screencaps of JoJo's texts, revealing that the 22-year-old had expressed interest in getting together, promising not to "judge" her...

Liquor store blues didn't plague Bruno Mars this weekend, as the soulful crooner, alongside Rev. Run, welcomed 2011 in the heart of New York City. The 'Doo Wops & Hooligans' creator counted down to the new year in an intimate setting at R Lounge, inside the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. W...

The New York City borough of Queens has had a rich history throughout the ages and City officials are now in the process of creating its first ever Hall of Fame to honor influential residents. While hip-hop was born in the Bronx, Queens was the genre's second home; its history with music runs deep...

As we approach the eight year anniversary of the death of Run-D.M.C. member, Jam Master Jay, the legendary DJ's son, Jason Mizell Jr., revealed that he is following in his father's footsteps. In an interview with NBC's New York show, Nonstop Sound, Mizell talked about his career goals and how the death of his father changed his life...

LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys have another shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The two hip-hop acts are among the 15 music groups on the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations ballot. They have some stiff competition: Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr...

Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, better known as one of the founding members of Run-D.M.C., is all about giving back. The 46-year-old recently co-founded Camp Felix -- a summer camp intended to provide a getaway for foster kids in upstate New York...

Run-DMC's Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will release his second solo album 'Origins of Block Music' this summer, but the veteran emcee says that it will be a much lighter body of work, compared to his previous release. "It's going to be educational, motivational, inspirational, and fun," he told The BoomBox...

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is well known as part of the legendary group Run-DMC, but after years of influencing a generation of hip-hoppers with colorful lyrics, gold chains and Adidas, the New York City native has dedicated his recent years to molding a new generation of youth...