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 Englewood, ...

The harrowing experience, in which Mr. Thompson had to distill a half century of music—and egos—into 13 minutes, inspired “Hip-Hop Is History” (co-written with Ben Greenman). Mr. Thompson ...

Joey Crack crowns 2024 Hip-Hop as one of the worst years in history, “I woke up in 2024 feeling like [God dammit!] It’s been a horrible year,” on a podcast interview. He also shared his ...

its power as platform for hip hop culture and its practitioners, and its challenges and triumphs as the show took its place in Canadian television history. Speakers to be announced. Presented as ...

The world of Hip-Hop has lost a pioneer of ... In 2023, he appeared in the documentary series “Welcome to Rap City,” which explores the show’s history and cultural impact.