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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Hip-hop legend KRS-One will bring his lyrical fire and cultural insight to Northeast Ohio this weekend, with two events that showcase both his intellect and performance prowess. At 7 ...

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For over 50 years, Hip-Hop has gifted the culture as we know it with a great deal. Not only has the genre introduced us to world-class talent, often taking up space in our hearts and memories, but ...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominee class has officially been unveiled, and for hip hop purists, the headline is clear: Lauryn Hill and the Wu-Tang Clan are on the ballot. While the Hall ...

Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop with his legendary Zulu Nation block ...

On Thursday, Lollapalooza plugs back into Grant Park, bringing 170-plus bands on eight stages across four days. To help make sense of the massive lineup, we asked local experts in the worlds of ...

On this day in 1986, the founder and guiding force of the Almighty Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaataa, along with the Soulsonic Force, released Planet Rock: The Album on the influential imprint Tommy Boy ...

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Though at times ignored by the American spotlight, performers of Asian or Pacific Islander descent have long been part of the global pop scene, from the hit “Sukiyaki” by Japan’s Kyu Sakamota in 1963 ...

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