Well this is certain to stir up some controversy! Just like b-boy dancing, DJing and of course the music, graffiti has always been considered an element of the hip-hop culture – but one of the pioneers of rap is saying “not so much!” In the new book The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music, Grandmaster Flash asks, “You know what bugs me, they put hip-hop with graffiti. How do they intertwine?” and graffiti legends FARGO and BLADE chime in to agree.
(Photo) Migos Forced To Postpone Yung Rich Nation Tour
After two members of Migos were arrested earlier this month, the trio is forced to postpone the Yung Rich Nation Tour with (U Guessed it!) OG Maco. Quavo and Offset were caught with guns and marijuana in a school zone! This took place on April 18th at Spring Bling at Georgia Southern University. As a result, the YRN tour has been pushed back to July.
(Video) Ice T Curating the “Art of Rap” Hip Hop Festival
Another West Coast OG for the #staywinning team: Ice T Curating the “Art of Rap” Hip Hop Festival to carry on the legacy of all the eras in Hip Hop to date!…and the list of performers is bananas!!!
(Audio) NBA: Iman Shumpert Drops New Song Called “Offs” Just In Time For Cavs Potential Title Run
Iman Shumpert’s new record “Offs”, yes short for playoffs, is all about getting his teammates hyped and ready to go after a title. All the lyrics refer to coaches, teammates, and the goal at hand for the Cavs. Check it out and let us know what you think. Shump seems to be in such a better place right now, I wonder why, lol.
(Video) Happy Birthday to the Legendary DJ Kool Herc!!!
HOL’ UP—HOL’ UP—HOL’ UP!!!! All celebrations, respects, salutes ad praises due to one of the “fathers” who helped start it ALL. Before “Hip Hop” was named Hip Hop, “the Bronx was burning” and turntables were just record players. Raise a glass, fist or peace sign as IFWT wishes a huge Happy Birthday to the Legendary DJ Kool Herc on his 60th!!!
(Video) Kool DJ Red Alert’s Propmaster Retro Show On Hot 97 Promo
Check out new animated video for Kool DJ Red Alerts weekly radio show “The Propmaster Retro Show” which goes down on Hot 97 / www.hot97.com every Sunday at 9pm EST.
