The whole IFWT team sends a huge happy birthday shout out to legendary producer J Dilla. Everyone should take a moment to remember all of the influential moves he made for the Hip-Hop community. You are truly missed, Dilla! Rest in paradise.
(Video) Jadakiss Says The Grammy Awards Are “Not Geared Towards Hip-Hop”
During a recent sit-down with RevoltTV, L.O.X. rapper Jadakiss gave his personal take on the Grammy Awards. Jada explained how the Grammy’s are just “not geared towards Hip-Hop,” in reference to Macklemore sweeping almost every Hip-Hop category. Click below and see what else the D-Block OG had to say for himself.
(Video) HOT 97’s Ebro Goes To War With Buckshot Over Hip Hop Minors-Majors Debate!
Brooklyn’s Buckshot swung through the Morning Show to have a classic Hip Hop debate of Hip Hop’s majors and minors and it got intense! HOT 97’s Ebro declared an outright war of words between the Hip Hop legend when it came to the topic of exposing new artists; hit the jump for the full on Hip Hop debate!
(Video) 30 Years Ago Today Def Jam Released Their VERY First Rap Record!
Exactly 30 years ago today on January 28th, 1984, Def Jam Records released its FIRST Hip-Hop record ever from T La Rock and Jazzy Jay called “It’s Yours.” This was a vital moment not only for Def Jam but in rap history. This paved the way for the genre to expand and gain the following and popularity it currently has. Check out the track below!
