dozens of artists graced the stage to showcase hip-hop’s evolution over the last 50 years. Curated by The Roots’ Questlove, theGrammysbrought out a diverse all-star cast and turned the
The50th anniversary of hip-hopmay have happened this past summer, but theRecording Academy's ongoing celebration was just beginning. And it's about to reach its culmination with "A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop," a majestic, once-in-a-lifetime live concert special featuring rap's ...
6 Highlights From "A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop": Performances From DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Queen Latifah, Common & More 2025 GRAMMYs Nominations: Album Of The Year Nominees A multi-generational collective of artists commemorated the culture, sound and influence of hip-h...
of “Good Times” by R&B band Chic. Those very actions— plus the fact that the resulting song, “Rapper’s Delight,” wound up becoming a Top 40 hit— set the stage for hip-hop to turn into the international sensation that it ultimately became. Plus, 45 years later, it’s still ...
A man of many talents, Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, is not only an actor, but a musical artist who won Grammys in the categories for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Performance, and Best Music Video for his hip-hop song "This Is America." The singer, ...
Tragically cut short at just 25 years old due to gun violence, Tupac left behind an influential legacy that continues to resonate within hip-hop culture even today. Known for pushing boundaries through thought-provoking lyrics coupled with raw emotionality - Shakur remains one of the most revered...
These are some of the names synonymous with Southern rap and with good reason. They've sold out arenas, had hit songs and have won a slew of awards, including Grammys. There's a reason why Southern hip hop remains wildly popular and it's because of the songs created by the talented...
last 40 years. Aside from her incredible list of accolades (8 platinum albums, 9 Grammys, Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, etc.), she helped usher in a new sound and style dubbed “Hip-Hop/Soul” that changed R&B forever upon the release of her 1992 ...
Ice-T split his set between his hip-hop material and debuting his metal band, Body Count. Years before the iPod began breaking down barriers between radio formats, Lollapalooza was doing it, live and in person. “The first Lollapalooza tour in 1991 was a big deal for the band I was in...
In addition to the usual fanfare of the GRAMMYs, the 65th annual awards show will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop with a showcase of the genre's rich history and continued global influence. The segment will feature electrifying performances by Big Boi, Busta Rhymes ...