EPMD’s Erick Sermon Announces Mother’s Death—Warren G, DJ Premier & More Show Support
The Hip-Hop legend has been open about his struggles in recent months. In January, he addressed his opioid addiction and his mother’s cancer diagnosis.

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Scratch Launches Albany Park Records, Paying Homage to Brooklyn Roots
DJ Scratch has launched a record label named after the housing projects where he was raised.- The Albany Houses in Brooklyn, New York. Read more!

DJ Scratch Calls For Early Hip Hop Pioneers To Get Their History “Sorted Out”
Not long after MC Sha-Rock sparred with Debbie D over first female MC claims, DJ Scratch had a message for the OGs.

DJ Scratch Talks EPMD, DJing For Jay-Z, His New Music & Showing Jam Master Jay Some DJ Tricks
DJ Scratch is a phenom! As a DJ, he is on Mt. Rushmore, but he’s more at the intersection where heavies like Jay-Z, EPMD, RUN DMC, Wu-Tang and others meet. Check out this exclusive interview with @ChuckCreekmur!

Will EPMD Get Back Together For Hip-Hop 50?
On Saturday (January 7), Erick Sermon opened up about a recent stint in rehab and happily shared he was seven months clean from opiates. Surprisingly, Sermon found support from DJ Scratch.

KNOW YA HIP HOP: MF DOOM, EPMD, And Boogie Down Production
Learn about the amazing life of MF Doom and check out an exclusive conversation between Parrish Smith and Prime Minister Pete Nice.

Marvel Releases Variant Album Covers For Nas, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott & More
CHECK OUT THE NEW ARTWORK PAYING HOMAGE TO HIP HOP CULTURE

Art of Rap Festival Hits New York, Prepares For Atlanta
THE ART OF RAP FEST HITS PHILLY!

Did Texas Authorities Force The Cancellation of Ice-T’s Art of Rap Fest After Cop Shootings?
A Return To Censorship?

The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: June 6-June 12, 2016
CHECK OUT SOME HIP-HOP HISTORY

The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: May 09, 2016–May 15, 2016
As the saying goes, “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” Here is a look at notable events that took place in Hip-Hop this week from years past. If you’re having trouble viewing this Stackerdecks post: Click Here

Lyricism Lives: Talib, EPMD, & The Beatnuts Honor Big Pun At S.O.B.’s
HIP-HOP HONORS, BIG PUN!

10 Hip-Hop Biopics That Should Get Made
Considering the success of the N.W.A biopic, here are 10 other Hip-Hop stories that we’d love to see get adapted for the big screen.

Killa Kyleon – “So What You Sayin (Freestyle)”
KILLA KYLEON TAKES ON EPMD TRACK “SO WHATCHA SAYIN”

Who Owns Hip-Hop?: Of Iggy Azalea, Black And Brown Folk
Read this write up on Class, Race…Iggy, Eminem, 3rd Bass And More.

Grafh – "You A Customer"
NEW BANGER FROM GRAFH’S UPCOMING “88 CRACK ERA” PROJECT

Hip-Hop Rumors: Another 90’s Rapper On The Comeback Trail!
WHAT 90’s RAPPERS ARE SET TO MAKE A COMEBACK?

DMX, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & More Legends Tapped For Summer Tour
MASTERS OF CEREMONY HIP HOP REUNION TOUR TO FEATURE LEGENDS OF THE GAME

EXCLUSIVE: Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Craig G Reunite For The Symphony
THE JUICE CREW REUNITES FOR “THE SYMPHONY”

Violent Rain, Peaceful People: Newark’s 8th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival
Violent Rain, Peaceful People: The 8th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival