LL Cool J Claims He Was First Rapper To Wear Jordan Sneakers
LL Cool J has claimed that he was the first rapper to wear Air Jordan sneakers, putting on a pair for his 'Radio' album cover in 1985.
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Saafir, Rapper And ‘Menace II Society’ Actor, Dead At Age 54
Rapper and actor Reggie "Saafir" Gibson, best known for his role as Harold Lawson in the 1993 film 'Menace II Society,' dead at age 54.
Saafir, Underground Bay Area Hip-Hop Great, Dead at 54
Saafir, the highly-regarded underground MC who helped bring national attention to Bay Area hip-hop, has died at the age of 54.
Shyne Walks Back Kendrick Lamar Slander: ‘I Made A Mistake’
Shyne has admitted that he regrets tearing into Kendrick Lamar's debut album 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' and says he was wrong about the rapper.
Travis Scott Playing Coachella 2025, Joins Post Malone, Lady Gaga and Green Day
Travis Scott's finally playing the gig that's been 5 years in the making -- he's secured a special guest spot at Coachella 2025 ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.
10 Hip-Hop Books To Celebrate National Hip-Hop Month
Here are 10 exceptional memoirs from hip-hop artists that share a perspective not heard through their music.
The Evolution of Black Neighborhoods, Through a Hip-Hop Lens
“Where the Hood At?,” a new book by UCLA Luskin Professor Michael Lens, examines a 50-year trajectory that explains why some communities thrive and some decline.
Hip-Hop History Month: A Tribute To East Coast DJs Who Set The Standard
Continuing our Hip-Hop History Month salute to the mixmasters, we put a spotlight on the foundation of it all created by East Coast DJs.
Kanye West Producer Digital Nas Rants About ‘Carnival’ Credits
Kanye West collaborator Digital Nas has gone on a wild rant claiming that he was excluded from being credited on the number one hit 'Carnival'.
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