The 7 Ingredients Behind the Success of 'Doo Wop (That Thing)'
Hill's debut solo single was everywhere in the summer of 98. We look back at the key ingredients to the success of the single.
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20 Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Turning 20 In 2018
From Outkast's 'Aquemini' to Brandy's 'Never Say Never'—1998 was a big year for hip-hop and R&B.
10 '90s Dances That Got Every Party Started
Check out ten dance moves that had everyone hitting the dance floor in the 90s.
Revisiting Champagne's Long-lasting Relationship With Hip-Hop
From Moet to Cristal, champagne's relationship with hip-hop proves to stand the test of time.
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Son Says He Plans to Release an Album: 'It Was Inevitable'
Faith and Biggie's son CJ plans to release music this year.
Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell Talks Hip-Hop and Sexuality at Dillard University
During a conversation at Dillard University during a “I Cram to Understand: Hip-Hop, Sex, Gender and Ethical Behavior" class, Uncle Luke opens up about the genre, sexuality and his role in connecting the two.
K Camp Talks 2 Chainz Feature, Origins of 'Cut Her Off' and More
He's one of our 10 Atlanta Rappers to Watch in 2014. Now get to know the man behind the mega hit 'Cut Her Off.'
J. Cole Says Nas Approves of ‘Let Nas Down’
J. Cole's Born Sinner features some very personal moments for the North Carolina emcee. One of those moments is the song called "Let Nas Down," where Cole talks about how Nas was disappointed with "Work Out," the lead single off his debut Cole World: A Sideline Story...
Hip-Hop and Valentine’s Day: Why Rap Makes it Hard to Fall in Love
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This is a guest post by Jozen Cummings (@jozenc), relationship/dating columnist at the New York Post and creator of the popular blog Until I Get Married.
It's 1993, and I'm walking down the aisle of a local grocery store with my mother
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Magic Johnson, Homophobia in Hip-Hop: Partners With Rappers
Magic Johnson is addressing an issue that tends to get thrown to the wayside when it comes to hip-hop: homophobia. The NBA superstar, who's been living with HIV since 1991, recently spoke with The Huffington Post about his mission to educate the black community about the disease as well as AIDS and the new project he's about to unveil that has rap stars rallying behind him...