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It might seem inconceivable now, but once upon a time anti-drug songs were the rule in rap.

Although President Barack Obama is a self proclaimed Hip-Hop fan, this year's presidential playlist does not contain a single rap song.

Diggy Simmons finally released the title of his first major label album due out this spring: Unexpected Arrival .

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So let's dispense with the formalities. KRS-One is one cocky bastard. The Bronx, New York rap giant, who once claimed that he was so far connected with the culture and artform of hip-hop that it was his dog, has never been one to shy away from grandiose, what-the-fuck statements.

Explore hundreds of CDs and MP3s from classic artists, on sale now until the end of February, in our Classic of Hits Event .

Music fans are still reeling from the death of Don Cornelius, the unmistakable and irreplaceable host and creator of Soul Train .

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While Run DMC and the Beastie Boys were rap groups who rocked, Rage Against The Machine were one of the earliest hard rock bands to rap.

Perhaps not, but if you found that headline as jarring as I did, we should put in a disclaimer right up front: this is not a headline from the Onion .

More than any other hip-hop group, Run-D.M.C. are responsible for the sound and style of the music.

While the Beastie Boys will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, their long-time DJ feels that the Rock Hall of Fame is overlooking his role in the group's success.

In addition to performances by rappers Drake, Common, Nas, Lil Jon and Chuck D, the festival includes documentary and narrative films about hip-hop culture.

Madame Walker Theatre Friday, January 27 8 p.m., $5, all ages D.M.C. Madame Walker Theatre Friday, February 3 8 p.m., prices vary, all ages An inside look at the creative process used by NUVO cartoonist Wayne Bertsch to create the cover design of DMC.

Aerosmith is the American hard rock band fronted by the charismatic frontman Steven Tyler who, following a self-induced implosion in the early 1980s, went on to stage one of the most successful comebacks in rock history.

Few musicians are as qualified as Ice-T to direct a documentary on the accomplishments of some of rap's top performers and legendary originators.

Ice-T and Chuck D to Perform at Sundance Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 01.13.2012 Rappers celebrating Ice-T's documentary... Ice-T, Chuck D and Grandmaster Caz will perform at Sundance's Celebration of Music in Film on January 21st.

Y'all must have gotten really bored tweeting about Downton Abbey or something yesterday, because there was a completely moronic kerfuffle about The New York Times crossword and rap lyrics, naturally taking the internet pedantry department by storm.