5 things to know about Jadakiss, Yonkers native and hip-hop icon

New Yorkers everywhere know Jadakiss as one of the biggest icons on the NYC hip-hop scene who reps the greatest city in the ...

Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Dies at 68

A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.
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15 New York Artists Who Built the Blueprint for Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B

The release of 50 Cent’s controversial Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” has done more than just shine a light on one now-disgraced mogul; it has forced fans to confront the enduring ...