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When hip-hop was in it's commercial infancy, there were a number of iconic footwear must-haves that defined a generation and made a mint along the way. We revisit a couple of them after the jump.

From 1994 — 1999 comedian Joe Clair, and co-host Big Les, brought us the best in hip-hop culture on BET’s Rap City. We recently chatted with Joe, who shared some stories, fond memories of Rap City, his thoughts...

When it comes to creating a truly interactive experience with your core fan base, nothing beats an AMA, which stands for Ask Me Anything – a popular format hosted on Reddit (the front page of the internet). Producers, actors,...

If you’ve been following the kid Boogz Boogetz, you’ll know that his latest project, a collaborative album with Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), is far from his intro to the rap world – hell it’s not even his first...

With World AIDS Day coming up, we thought it would be appropriate to look back on a hip-hop masterpiece that seems all but forgotten — America Is Dying Slowly. The gem was the eighth release in a heralded...

We recently caught up with unsigned rapper/model Young Nik aka Saki Bomb – a Japan-born Brooklynite poised for great things in the industry. She’s been heard on major radio and was even recognized by Source Magazine in their...

The music industry is a weird beast with a shaky temperament. Picture this – you’re living out your dream, recording a major label album. Features are rolling in, money is flowing, ads are printed. It’s all in place...

It’s impossible to discuss the legacy of hip-hop producers without mentioning Trackmasters – the duo of Tone & Poke. The duo are known for single handedly ushering in the jiggy era, takings Nas to the next level (commercially)...