As New York City marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, NY1 delves into the history of the genre — and highlights hip-hop centric events happening around the five boroughs.

On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the ...

Microsoft is commemorating our 50-year anniversary by celebrating the achievements of our employees, customers, and partners that have dreamt, built, and used Microsoft technology as a force for good, ...

On this date 25 years ago, at the dawn of the 21st century ... A pivotal moment in Hip Hop history, this album solidified The L.O.X.’s legacy and marked a significant turning point in their ...

“Teaching Rap as part of the groundbreaking new 4-year Hip Hop Degree Program led by the visionary Professor @wendelpatrickofficialmusic. [Wendel Patrick]. According to the school’s ...

Hip hop, like every musical genre, boasts a vibrant history shaped by its rich and varied origins, thanks to the tireless creativity of countless artists over the decades.

January 21, 2025 • Rapper Denzel Curry was born and raised in Miami, but his music doesn't really sound like he's from Miami. With his reputation as a Soundcloud rapper – his home isn't so ...

It was the first mainstream American television show to feature new wave (Devo 1978), hip-hop (Funky Four Plus One ... “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” which airs tonight on ...

THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR CURRENT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS ACROSS ALL GENRES, RANKED BY STREAMING ACTIVITY DATA BY ONLINE MUSIC SOURCES TRACKED BY LUMINATE, RADIO AIRPLAY AUDIENCE IMPRESSIONS AS MEASURED ...

Over the years, hip-hop has continued to be one of the most consumed genres among music fans, and 2024 was no exception. While 2023 marked a milestone celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary ...

With the objectiveness of it all, the conversation seems a little silly, but forty years ago today, a Hip-hop group aimed at the crown. Rather than dawning a jeweled headpiece, these rock-and-rollers ...