Big Daddy Kane

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We've all heard the old saying that sex sells, and nothing is more sexual than nudity. (Well, other than actual sex.) From a topless singer crossing her arms to hide her lady lumps to strategically placed props covering a rapper's nether regions, hip-hop and R&B albums have showcased tons of skin in the past few decades.

Just as important as charisma, rhymes and beats, personal style is one of the most important elements of a rapper's allure. An MC must also have impeccable taste to really flourish in the visual world of hip-hop. But following popular trends and bragging about brand names isn't enough to earn a spot in our Style Hall of Fame.

Frank Ocean has been announced as the musical guest for the "Saturday Night Live" season opener next month, performing alongside host Seth MacFarlane of "Family Guy" fame. Can't wait. Kid 'n Play performed at Philadelphia rap legend Lady B's Basement Party at the Dell Music Center in Philly, where they brought back their signature dance move...

Redferns via Getty Images Atlanta's ONE MusicFest promises to be a final farewell to summer not to be missed and The BoomBox is offering five lucky winners the chance to score a pair of tickets to the event. Kicking off on Sept. 1, the festival will take place at Atlanta's historic 4th Ward Park...

In a recent interview, dubstep king Skrillex revealed that he has co-produced the first song on Kanye West's new album. Weird. Meanwhile, according to Brandy, her brother Ray J "opened the door" for West's current flame Kim Kardashian...

Derrick Jones has never lost his appreciation for the music he has been a part of since he was a teen. Known to most as D-Nice, he's parlayed his trusted status as a lifelong member of the hip-hop community into a flourishing career in photography, finding exclusive opportunities to capture his subjects -- mainly fellow rappers and R&B stars -- at their most candid, and most at ease. ... Read

In the last year, hip-hop book publishing has seen its greatest period to date with the release of Jay-Z's 'Decoded,' the controversial 'Anthology of Rap' and Dan Charnas' truly excellent 'The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop...

You ask a young rapper these days for his or her all-time favorite MC and you're likely to get a Jay-Z or an Eminem. Yet if you ask those rappers who their favorite is, the name Big Daddy Kane will often pop-up. A true legend of lyricism, style and performance, Kane recently revealed to GoWhereHipHop that he is working on a live album entitled 'The Last Supper' with a full band in tow...

There's no doubt that Big Daddy Kane has been a well-respected rap titan for almost 25 years, but it took him until last weekend to finally get around to tying the knot. Kane, real name Antonio Monterio Hardy, married his fiancée Shawnette in a private North Carolina ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 1. Kane,...