Yahoo

As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 52-year-old rapper Common performs on Sept. 11, 2024, in Atlanta. Paras Griffin/Getty Images It’s always awkward telling people ...
The New York Times

Old-School Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th

A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace. Outside Yankee Stadium, where “Hip Hop 50 Live,” a 50th-anniversary concert, ...
The Washington Post

50 hip-hop artists share 50 songs they love

“The Message” is often credited with stretching what hip-hop could be — not just party music but also social commentary. Big Daddy Kane, Daddy-O of Stetsasonic and longtime hip-hop promoter Charlie ...
Christian Science Monitor

Hip-hop at 50: Up from the ashes of urban decay, a creative defiance

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Hip-Hop's Evolution Through Technology

Crafting infectious hits that stay on repeat has evolved greatly in Hip-Hop’s 50 years of existence. Before we had drum machines, DJ Kool Herc unknowingly sparked a revolution while spinning records ...
Forbes

How 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Provided 50 Years Of Marketing Game

Hip-hop turns 50 years old today. But hip-hop’s impact extends beyond its musical exports. Its fashion, vernacular, attitudes, and body language have been adopted the world over—spanning ethnic, ...