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Behind The Making of “Tale of The Tape” Documentary

HipHopWired had the opportunity to speak with director Malik Buie and producer Kim Osorio about the groundbreaking documentary "Tale of The Tape", chonicling the rise and impact of mixtapes on Hip-Hop culture.

Jadakiss & Dave East ‘I Got Questions’ Honoring Hip-Hop 50

Jadakiss and Dave East connect for a special edition episode of the popular interview series.

Cypress Hill Helped Put Weed Rap on the Map: The Opus Podcast

The rap group's love of ganja changed stoner culture forever. Cypress Hill Helped Put Weed Rap on the Map: The Opus Podcast Consequence Staff

50 Songs That Define The Evolution & Impact Of Hip-Hop

For the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Wired compiled 50 songs that hopefully capture the evolution and impact of the music.

Mayor Eric Adams Announces Hip-Hop Block Parties Citywide

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Eric B and KRS-One were on hand at the press conference announcing the events on Thursday.

Run DMC & The Roots To Be At 2023 Rock The Bells

The Rock The Bells Festival is adding two powerful groups to its lineup - Run DMC and The Roots. The Roots will back up LL Cool J for his set with DJ Z-Trip, and Run DMC will be performing in their home borough on what's regarded as their farewell tour.

Amazon Music Debuts ‘50 & Forever’ Livestreams & Concerts

Amazon Music has announced the launch of '50 & Forever,' a series of livestream events celebrating the influence of Hip-Hop culture as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in August. The weekly series will feature content streamed live globally over its Twitch channel, including special City Session concert performances and in-depth discussions.

‘BackStory With Colby Colb Podcast’ – The Notorious B.I.G.

On this episode of BackStory with Colby Colb, legendary radio host Colby ‘Colb’ Tyner chronicles the thriving Hip-Hop renaissance of the ‘90s—a time when Nas, the Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes, to name a few, were emerging on the scene representing East Coast Hip-Hop.’ This was the perfect […] The post ‘BackStory With Colby Colb Podcast’ – The Notorious B.I.G. appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

A Guide To Museums and Exhibits Honoring Hip-Hop’s 50 Years

As Hip-Hop celebrates fifty years of existence, the culture is getting a much-deserved round of appreciation thanks to a selection of museums and special exhibitions showcasing all of its brilliance. These exhibits focus on artists who've changed society on a whole through their work covering Hip-Hop as well as other elements such as fashion, and cover all of the history and artifacts of the past fifty years. The post A Guide To Museums and Exhibits Honoring Hip-Hop’s 50 Years appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.