New York in the 1980s was a fascinating scene of contradictions: culturally vibrant (hip hop took to the streets, clubs like ...

When Dead Prez 's former record label wanted a hit single, the rap duo decided to imitate mainstream acts on their biggest ...

As New York City marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, NY1 delves into the history of the genre — and highlights hip-hop centric events happening around the five boroughs.