The hip-hop industry as it exists today is more vibrant and influential than ever, and as the genre continues to inspire young men and women, there are…
MC Lyte joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss her latest book, “Fusion: Bridging The Gap Between Civil Rights and Hip Hop.” During their discussion,…
James Brown, better known as the “Godfather of Soul,” left behind a musical legacy that still captivates listeners to this day. However, the late bandleader…
Rapper/actor Ja Rule has another hit on his hands but this time, it’s not a movie or a film. Rule, the rapper from Queens, whose…
“NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin celebrates Black Music Month with Hip Hop legends Chuck D, Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh. Can Hip Hop be…
To Wu-Tang fans, RZA and the talented crew of rappers he produced will always stand for groundbreaking hip-hop. But for television fans these days, his…
When it comes to acquiring knowledge, the best place to be is at the feet of elders. The wisdom elders share is so necessary for…
They’re back. T.I. and Tiny, the new Cosbys from the country, are back on VH1 with their own Southern-fried brand of family fun T.I. and…
Russell Simmons is well known to young people as Uncle Rush, hip-hop’s pioneering godfather. His Def Jam label and Rush management company has brought the…
Rock singer Gene Simmons is getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he couldn’t be more upset about it. The lead…
I wrote a short blog not long ago titled “Old School Hip Hop Garners Negative Condemnation” and backing up what I said about the importance…
It wasn’t enough that party promoters thought using Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s likeness wearing gold chains to advertise a party was cool or that…
