Rap's Elder Statesman Pays a Call

Rap's Elder Statesman Pays a Call
No one utters the name Rakim without the word "legend," "poet" or "pioneer." Few hip-hop heads can talk Biggie or Jay-Z without hearing in response, "Yeah, but he's no Rakim."
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Paltrow joins Jay-Z to wow crowd in London
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has joined hip-hop legend Jay-Z on stage during his sell-out show at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Source: www.iol.co.za

SaltNPepa Member Speaks to Christian Youth All That Glitters Aint Gold
Cheryl Salt James former member of the noted female rap group SaltNPepa appeared as a guest speaker at the C3 Youth Ministry Service to speak about her past experiences as a hip hop artist and the role spirituality plays in her music
Source: www.christiantoday.com

Sleepy Brown - Mr. Brown (Purple Ribbon/Virgin)
Sleepy Brown - Mr. Brown (Purple Ribbon/Virgin) The Sleepy Brown chrous is one of hip hop's truly resplendent moments.
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Jerry Heller: Ruthless For Life Part 1 By Grouchy Greg
Today, most Hip-Hop fans can spout off the names of every labels CEO, and maybe even an A&R or two. But in 1986, Jerry Heller became one of the first behind-the-scenes moguls to emerge when he aligned with Eric Eazy-E Wright to form Ruthless Records.
Source: www.allhiphop.com