LL Cool J

The Boombox lists five reasons why LL Cool J should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

On this day, West Coast icons Digital Underground and Xzibit released noteworthy albums. Also, Eric Benet, Keyshia Cole and Ginuwine celebrate birthdays.

On this day, Prince released Controversy, LL Cool J dropped Phenomenon, Gravediggaz delivered their second album and Mase scored a major hit for Bad Boy's shiny suit era with "Feels So Good."

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

This will be the fifth time LL Cool J's been considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.

LL Cool J is undeniably the G.O.A.T. in hip-hop. So we take a look back at his historic albums and ranked them from worst to best.

As we mark the end of August and the eventual close of summer, a controversial rap star is born, Mariah Carey expands her voice, and Boyz II Men proceed to destroy the charts.

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

From Will Smith, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, to Sticky Fingaz and Eve, we've ranked the rappers-turned-actors.

A new hip-hop political party is on the rise.