20 Rappers Who Pay Homage to Hip-Hop In Their Songs20 Rappers Who Pay Homage to Hip-Hop In Their SongsThese rappers give thanks to hip-hop and its creator DJ Kool Herc in their lyrics.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Sugarhill Gang - 'Rapper's Delight': Throwback Video of the DaySugarhill Gang - 'Rapper's Delight': Throwback Video of the Day'I said a hip, hop, the hippy to the hippy / To the hip hip hop, you don’t stop. . . 'Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
N.W.A.- 'Straight Outta Compton': Throwback Video of the DayN.W.A.- 'Straight Outta Compton': Throwback Video of the DayThe classic video exposes the dimensions of the group that helped change the landscape of hip-hop.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Lil Zane - 'Callin' Me' Feat. 112: Throwback Video of the DayLil Zane - 'Callin' Me' Feat. 112: Throwback Video of the DayIn the summer of 2000, Lil Zane became a matinee rap idol with his hit single, 'Callin' Me.'Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
20 Times Pharoahe Monch Proved He Was Ahead of His Time20 Times Pharoahe Monch Proved He Was Ahead of His TimeToday we celebrate Pharoahe Monch.Daryl NelsonDaryl Nelson
How Jay-Z Started Making His Dreams Come True on 'In My Lifetime'How Jay-Z Started Making His Dreams Come True on 'In My Lifetime'With vivid storytelling and two music videos full of flash, women, and champagne, Jay-Z's 'In My Lifetime' became the blueprint for hip-hop in 1995. Safra DucreaySafra Ducreay
So Solid Crew's "21 Seconds": Classic Sounds From the UKSo Solid Crew's "21 Seconds": Classic Sounds From the UKThe 12-piece collective had 21 seconds a piece to prove their lyrical abilities, and they killed it. Safra DucreaySafra Ducreay
T-Pain - 'Can't Believe It': Throwback Video of the DayT-Pain - 'Can't Believe It': Throwback Video of the DayT-Pain has a mansion in Wiscansin in his inventive video for 'Can't Believe It' featuring Lil Wayne.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Foxy Brown - 'Big Bad Mama': Throwback Video of the DayFoxy Brown - 'Big Bad Mama': Throwback Video of the DayFox Boogie is the belle of the ball in this fun video for her 1997 track.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
How Trick Daddy's 'I'm A Thug' Gave a Voice to the VoicelessHow Trick Daddy's 'I'm A Thug' Gave a Voice to the VoicelessTrick Daddy's message was simple: Be true to who you are, where you come from, and always speak your truth. Safra DucreaySafra Ducreay