On this date, the Hip Hop world pauses to remember the life and legacy of Ecstasy, born Michael Wright, a pioneering voice and founding member of Whodini, who passed away in 2020. His influence ...

After a transformative trip to Africa, he adopted the name Afrika Bambaataa Aasim, meaning “affectionate leader,” and soon after founded the Universal Zulu Nation. The mission was clear. Redirect the ...

Raymond Leon Scott, known as Benzino, has spent decades at the intersection of hip-hop culture, media influence and reality TV drama. From his rise in Boston’s rap scene to his role as a co-owner of ...

Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering hip-hop DJ, rapper, and founder of the Zulu Nation, has died from complications relating to ...