By late 1988, hip hop was more popular than ever. But a tragedy at a concert fueled a different narrative:... more

NWA’s landmark album Straight Outta Compton might never have happened without the help of of three teenage girls from Rialto.... more

In 1988, Salt-N-Pepa found that they had “crossed over” with their hit song Push It. But success came with its... more

For years, rap music was mostly absent from MTV. But the debut of Yo! MTV Raps changed everything. For better,... more

In the summer of 1988, Public Enemy dropped an album that would take them to the top of the charts,... more

Hip hop started as a DJ-led medium. But with the rise of rappers like Rakim and Queen Latifah, MC’s were... more

Run-DMC were the kings of hip hop. But in 1988, they faced new competition from a generation of artists they... more

In January of 1988, the music industry was treating hip hop like a fad. But that was all about to... more

Hip hop reigns as the genre that influences every aspect of our culture. From fashion to film, the origins of... more