The Root

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 ...
The New York Times

8 Early Rap Songs From a New York City in Turmoil

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...
AllHipHop

50 Cent, Fabolous, Jim Jones & Maino Explain “Beef” & If New York Hip-Hop Finished

Is New York Hip-Hop really divided? 50 Cent, Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino and Dave East say the media narrative doesn’t match what’s happening on the ground. 50 Cent, Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino and Dave ...