O.G.’s Rule: These 21 rappers will turn 50 this year!
(February 9, 2020). Remember when you thought MC Hammer was old? That was way back in 1990, and the Hammer was only a sage 28-year-old then. But 28 was considered…
Kobe Bryant, the rapper, was part of a historic week in Billboard with his one chart hit.
(January 28, 2020). Some fans of the late Kobe Bryant – the NBA legend – may recall that he also had an aspiring career as a rapper. In fact, he…
Grammys2020: Aerosmith and Run-DMC perform the hip-hop game changer that shot both to the Rock Hall of Fame
(January 27, 2020). As I watched Sunday night’s Grammys, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far hip-hop has come – despite Sean “Diddy” Combs’ earlier protests to the contrary.…
Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men give a moving tribute to Kobe Bryant at the Grammys.
(January 26, 2020). After being introduced as host of the 62nd Grammy Awards tonight at Staples Center in L.A., singer Alicia Keys opened with a small but sincere tribute to…
Eminem‘s killin’ ‘em: Murderous album moves him closer to Jay-Z’s record. Here’s why he’ll likely surpass it…
(January 26, 2020). Only four other recording acts in history have had more No. 1 albums than Eminem – and only one is a rapper: Jay-Z. That is the state…