This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: November 10
On Nov. 10, 1971, Christopher “Big Pun” Rios was born in New York City. He started writing songs when he was only a teen, but his career didn’t take off…
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Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Outkast didn’t perform together for the first time since 2016 as some had hoped, but the duo stood together on stage, surrounded by a crew of friends and cohorts as they gave grateful speeches.
Outkast’s Rock Hall induction honors Atlanta’s legacy and hip-hop roots
The duo was inducted during a ceremony at L.A.'s Peacock Theater on Nov. 8.
Marcyliena Morgan, the archivist who brought hip hop to Harvard, dies at 75
The linguistics anthropologist who created Harvard's hip hop archive died on September 28, after battling with Alzheimer's disease.
DJ Vlad Blasts “Clout-Chasing” Joyner Lucas For Not Understanding Lawsuit
DJ Vlad is suing Joyner Lucas for copyright infringement, a move the rapper absolutely eviscerated online.
On This Day in Hip-Hop Culture (11/9): Kid Cudi, Pooh Shiesty & French Montana
We celebrate all the major events that happened in hip-hop and R&B on this day. Kid Cudi, French Montana, and Pooh Shiesty.
Max B leaves prison after 16 years that changed hip hop
Max B released from prison after 16 years. The Harlem rapper who pioneered the wave sound walks free as French Montana celebrates his return.
Meet the Woman Behind the New Memphis Rap Tour
🎤 Discover Memphis through the beats that built it! Taylor Nicole Barksdale, co-founder of Memphis Rap Tour, is sharing the stories, neighborhoods, and studios that shaped the city’s legendary rap and hip-hop scene. From murals to music, get an authentic look at the 901 like never before — and see why Memphis rap is so much more than the headlines.
5 Essential Mixtapes That Influenced Modern Hip-Hop Today
Mixtapes were a hip-hop institution for a long time. Here are five tapes across history that still help define rap music today.
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