Today, the hip hop world celebrates the 60th birthday of Dana Dane, one of Brooklyn’s most influential MCs and a true pioneer of storytelling rap. Born Dana McLeese, the rapper rose to prominence in ...

Today is the 58th birthday of Nathaniel Thomas Wilson, better known as Kool G. Rap, the Godfather of Mafioso Rap, as he was called by Dylan Masvidal of Medium. G. Rap is not only a pioneer of East ...

Hip-hop is a genre that has transcended boundaries with its authenticity. It all started on Aug. 11, 1973 when brother and sister duo DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at ...