Posts Tagged ‘run dmc’
Sons of RUN-DMC’s Jam Master Jay launch cannabis line
The sons of DJ Jam Master Jay have launched a cannabis line in honor of the legendary RUN-DMC turntablist. Jesse and TJ Mizell launched Queens OG brand, four pre-rolled joints…
Read MoreJam Master Jay’s alleged killers arrested
For nearly 20 years, there were very few leads and no explanation for the ambush killing of Run-D.M.C.’s legendary deejay, Jam Master Jay, inside his New York City studio. It…
Read MoreCasamigos’ Halloween: Russell Simmons dresses as Run-DMC, Rachel Roy shines
Casamigos Tequila took over the Sunset Strip last night with their famous Halloween party. George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman’s highly-coveted event completely transformed an iconic venue into a…
Read MoreEPMD remains ‘Strictly Business’
Real hip-hop lives. Hip-hop legends Run-D.M.C., EPMD and Rakim moved the crowd at Detroit’s Chene Park this past weekend. Presented by Fort Knox Entertainment, the show was jam-packed with a…
Read MoreRun-DMC sues Wal-Mart, Amazon and Jet for $50M
Run-DMC takes mega-retailers Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Jet to task. On Thursday, the hip hop group, which hails from Hollis, Queens, New York, filed a $50M lawsuit in the Big Apple,…
Read More5 most memorable Christmas rap songs of all-time
The end of 2016 is near and Christmas is finally here. On this day, families everywhere will be tearing gifts open, sharing smiles, and playing Christmas music. In case…
Read MoreKISS singer Gene Simmons says he wants rap to die
Like beauty, the definition of good music is in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. But if you ask Gene Simmons, member of the classic rock band KISS, what…
Read MoreAngela Simmons talks ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ and why she doesn’t sing
Angela Simmons stopped by the rolling out office to speak on her new reality show, “Growing Up Hip Hop.” She also discussed the perks of being music legend Rev. Run’s…
Read MoreRev. Run inspires Chicago
Rev. Run was spotted downtown at the AT&T store in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 15. He had a meet and greet and shared some inspirational messages as a part of…
Read MoreRun-D.M.C.’s Darryl McDaniels labels hip-hop hypocritical
Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl McDaniels was a guest on the VH1 special, “Love & Hip Hop: Out in Hip Hop,” which featured an open discussion on the relationship between the LGBT community and its relationship with…
Read MoreRun DMC and Iggy Azalea perform live at Music Midtown in Atlanta
Run DMC kept the crowd moving and energized on the Electric Ballroom Stage at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia yesterday during Music Midtown. The two day sold out festival will…
Read MoreRussell Simmons and Rick Rubin talk 30 years of Def Jam [WATCH]
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin are both featured in a special edition of Noisey’s Back & Forth series that focuses on the 30th Anniversary of the legendary Def Jam Recordings
Read MoreDiddy’s best throwback Thursday photos on Instagram
Sean Puffy Combs is not new to the music industry nor is he new to Throwback Thursday on Instagram. Posting photos with catch phrases on his page, you never know who…
Read MoreTurntable Tuesdays: DJ Meta Smith, aka Mixtress Meta
DJ Meta Smith, aka Mixtress Meta isn’t just some pretty model turned DJ. Having began spinning over 10 years ago under the tutelage of her childhood friend, the legendary DJ…
Read MoreDiggy Simmons is all grown up and sexy
Diggy Simmons, the son of Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C. and has created a lane for himself in the rap game. Following in his fathers footsteps Diggy, won a NAACP award last…
Read MoreJay Z’s ‘Made In America’ documentary will air on Showtime
Last year in Philadelphia, Jay Z curated the “Made In America Festival.” The event was filmed by Ron Howard and now the Made In America documentary will premiere on Showtime at 9…
Read MoreHip-hop turns 40: The 10 most important moments in the culture’s history
In celebration of hip-hop’s 40th birthday, we decided to take a look back at 10 moments that helped shape the culture.
Read MoreDMC clarifies Jay-Z ‘diss’: ‘I had to personally apologize’
After it was reported that Run-D.M.C.’s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels dismissed artists like Jay Z and Lil Wayne as “not hot,” and stated that their fans are “brainwashed,” the self-proclaimed “King of Rock” decided to step forward and clarify his comments. According to AllHipHop’s Illseed, DMC has addressed the comments, offering to better explain what he was trying to convey.
Read MoreDid DMC diss Jay Z’s fans? ‘People are just brainwashed’
Run-D.M.C.’s first performance in over ten years was at last year’s “Made In America” Festival, which was curated by hip-hop superstar Jay Z. But despite that connection, it looks like there may be no love between one member of hip-hop’s most legendary group and the rhymer from Brooklyn who is arguably the biggest star in the genre today.
Read MoreFrom Nas to LL Cool J: 10 ridiculously bad albums by legendary rappers
As far as musical missteps, some of hip-hop’s most revered artists have contributed uber-wack music to the masses. Bad albums are not limited to bad artists.
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