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Although pandemic shutdowns are past their peak as cities reopen fully to the public, street racing remains a growing issue in 2021. Officials across the nation continue to grapple with the rising ...
We're taking a look at the most important events in the genre's history that have taken place in each year since 1973.
On the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, two of the biggest songs in rap - Drake’s “Nice for What” and Cardi B’s “Be Careful” - were inspired by Hill’s beautiful ...
As we remember 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' we look back at how the student became the teacher, and why it is important to remember the message over the controversies.
This day in hip-hop history features Naughty by Nature's misunderstood classic, Babyface's emotional entreaties, Shaggy's post-military raunch and more.
Apparently, that whole, "no question is ever stupid" philosophy flew right past KRS-One. Because on a fateful December night in 1993, while P.M. Dawn was performing at Manhattan's Sound Factory ...
We look at some of the most important firsts in hip-hop, from its origins to the present day.
While it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when it was that Southern Hip-Hop seeped into the collective consciousness of the rap industry and asserted its dominance, only one crew can lay claim to ...
4 "Rhythm Nation" (1989) Rhythm Nation 1814 One of the most influential videos of all time, Janet Jackson's 1989 video, "Rhythm Nation" redefined just how culturally influential and relevant a ...
From Pon de Replay to Work, we're digging deep into the Barbados superstar's discography to rank all the times she nailed reggae music.
With the announcement that Ja Rule and Ashanti will release a joint album, we have ranked their collaborations from worst to first.
Spring has sprung, which means warmer weather, longer days, and of course good music. The Boombox put together 18 of the best R&B and Rap collaborations that will surely get you spring-ready.