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Dr. Dre, Nas, Scarface, and More Honored as Hip Hop Legends at Paid in Full’s 3rd Grandmaster Awards
Kool G Rap and Grand Puba got their flowers at the third annual gala that celebrates hip hop's past, present, and future.
Rakim Salutes Kendrick Lamar For "Chains & Whips" Shoutout: 'You Ain't No Joke!'
The rap legend called the shoutout on the Clipse record "the illest" he's heard in a long time.
How to Wear Carhartt, According to Your Favorite Rappers
Carhartt has been a staple of the hip-hop uniform for decades. Here's how rappers, from Action Bronson to ASAP Rocky, style the heritage workwear label.
RZA Believes 'No Other MC Can Compare' to GZA — Not Even Nas or Rakim
"He spawned me, Meth, Rae, Ghost — these are all from GZA, the enlightener."
2025 BET Awards Performances: Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey, and More
Monday night's ceremony also featured tributes to Quincy Jones and a '106 & Park' reunion set.
How Shirt King Phade Airbrushed the Beginning of Streetwear
NY native Edwin 'Phade' Sacasa is literally living in the archive of hip-hop and street artistry.
Ye Shares List of '12 Rap Kings' Featuring Himself and Drake But No Kendrick Lamar
"Kendrick was never king," Ye told fans.
John Cena Reflects on Love for Hip-Hop, Started Rapping Because He Didn’t Like WWE’s ‘Stock Rap Music’
The WWE star also picks his top athlete-rappers and who is on his Mount Rushmore of MCs, as well as admitted he was "living under a rock" for Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud.
Listen to Unreleased Verses by Nipsey Hussle, Fred the Godson, DMX, and Prodigy on Rakim’s New Album
'G.O.D.s NETWORK (REB7RTH)' marks Rakim's fourth solo album and first in 15 years.
Rakim Says Kendrick-Drake Battle Showed the Difference Between 'Real' and 'Mainstream' Hip-Hop
The hip-hop pioneer praised both rappers for revitalizing the genre.
Black Thought Names His Top 5 Rappers, Says It ‘Has Always Revolved Around My Foundation'
The Roots leader looked to 1980s hip-hop pioneers as the "foundation" of his dexterous wordplay.
Watch Will Smith Admit to Rakim That He Stole the God MC's Style on “Summertime”
People have speculated for years that Rakim ghostwrote the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff's 1991 hit.
Rakim Reacts to OutKast Being Named ‘Best Rap Group of All Time’
"I should’ve been higher, but it’s a blessing to be recognized and it’s a good time to be recognized."
The Meaning Behind ASAP Rocky and Rihanna’s Baby Name
ASAP Rocky and Rihanna revealed the name of their firstborn son this past weekend, RZA. Here's the history and meaning behind the legendary rap name.
Carhartt WIP Reunites With Awake NY For Decorative Workwear Capsule
Carhartt WIP has once again collaborated with Awake NY, unveiling an eight-piece capsule filled with rugged utilitarian silhouettes and decorative finishes.
50 Cent to People Who Don't Know Who Rakim Is: 'Please Don't Talk To Me'
50 Cent took to Instagram to air out anyone unaware of Rakim's power on the mic, as he shared a clip of the legendary New York rapper dropping a verse.
Eminem on Why It’s Hard to Choose ‘Anyone Really to Be the Best Rapper of All Time’ Anymore
Following the release of 'Music to Be Murdered By – Side B,' Eminem sat down for an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music to reflect on his career.
Snoop Dogg Reveals His Top 10 Rappers of All Time After Backlash From Excluding Eminem
Snoop may be rustling feathers with the list, which he unveiled on Instagram and asserted that he's standing behind no matter who was left off of it.