Hip-hop’s Freest Spirit, Shock G
All right, stop whatcha doin, cause I’m about to ruin The image and the style that you’re used to. – Shock G On April 22, 2021, the leader of Digital
Author: Melena DeBoe
Senior Media Management major with a minor in Leadership Studies and a wicked love for hip-hop history!
The Humpty Dance Icons
Formed in 1987, Digital Underground is an alternative rap group coming from Oakland, California. This vibey hip-hop band played a big part in giving West Coast rap the spotlight it
Long Live Slim Shady
Recognizing many years of hard work and dedication to his work, as of 2021, Eminem has been rightfully nominated for a whopping 44 Grammy’s and has won 15 in total.
The Coldest White Rapper in the Game
Yesterday, I had some friends over and for some reason, we arrived on the topic of famous celebrity idols that we look up to. As we all went around the
A Tribute to X
On Friday, April 9, 2021, Earl “DMX” Simmons passed away days after suffering a severe heart attack in his home triggered by a drug overdose. For the hip-hop community, this
THE DOG – DMX
As the legendary ruff ryder is currently hospitalized after a horrific drug overdose, I think it is most appropriate to discuss Earl “DMX” Simmons and the undeniable force he is.
For those of you overlooking MONTERO:
As most enthusiasts applauded Lil Nas X for his creativity and uniqueness, others have been sent into a (what it seems like) satanic panic over his latest music video, MONTERO
BREAKING NEWS: Nasarati to MONTERO
**As a change in the topic regarding the time period in which I last discussed (1980s hip-hop), I figured with recent events that have occurred, it would be appropriate to
Rap AND Rock? There’s No Way!
Released in May of 1986, “Raising Hell” allowed Run-DMC to establish themselves as the Kings of Rock. The 40 minute, 12 track album consists of timeless songs such as “It’s
Rock a Rhyme That’s Right on Time
It’s Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that’s right on time. It’s Tricky… it’s Tricky (Tricky) Tricky (Tricky) “It’s Tricky” by Run-DMC was released in 1986 but