Afeni Shakur Davis
Introducing the fierce and influential Afeni Shakur Davis, this American political firebrand was born Alice Faye Williams in 1947 and left an indelible mark on society until her passing in 2016. As a proud member…
Category: Hip Hop
Tupac Amaru Shakur
Step into the world of the 90s gangsta-rap scene, where Tupac Shakur reigned supreme as both a talented rapper and versatile actor. Even after leaving this world, his musical legacy continues to inspire, with an…
Snoop Dog (Calvin Broadus Jr)
Snoop Dogg, one of the most recognizable and successful hip-hop artists in history, was born Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, California on October 20th 1971 – though you might not recognize his name…
De La Soul
With their unique sampling and innovative lyrics, De La Soul has made a lasting impact on hip hop. Through the influence of producer Prince Paul, this celebrated trio formed in 1988 with members Posdnuos, Trugoy…
The Rise and Fall of Roc-A-Fella Records
Roc-A-Fella Records was an American record label founded by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Damon “Dame” Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke in 1996. The label released albums by Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and Kanye West, among others.…
Christopher “Big Pun” Rios
There are few rappers in history as respected and revered as Big Pun. From his humble beginnings in the Bronx, to his meteoric rise to fame, to his tragic death at the young age of…
The Spray Paint Chronicles – Lady Pink
As one of the most important artists of the Modern Era, Lady Pink was instrumental in exposing graffiti to the world while breaking ground for the art form. Born in Ecuador, this gifted artist moved…
Sugarhill Gang
Hip Hop’s first commercially successful rap group the Sugarhill Gang was formed by “the mother of modern Hip Hop” Sylvia Robinson in the late 1970s.[1] She enlisted members Wonder Mike (Mike Wright) and Master Gee…
Dapper Dan – The Father of Harlem Couture
Dapper Dan was a Harlem gangster who became a fashion icon in the 1980s. He was known for his flamboyant style, which included wearing expensive jewelry and clothing. Daniel Day was born in Harlem, New…
Slick Rick, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick – DefJam 1988
Track Listing1. Treat Her Like A Prostitute2. The Ruler’s Back3. Children’s Story4. The Moment I Feared5. Let’s Get Crazy6. Indian Girl(An Adult Story)7. Teenage Love8. Mona Lisa9. Kit(What’s The Scoop)10. Hey Young World11. Teacher, Teacher12. …