Will Smith Set to Produce New Queen Latifah Biopic
The biopic will kick off a slate of films about hip-hop icons! Beloved entertainer Queen Latifah and longtime business partner Shakim Compere have announced a new biopic about the hip-hop pioneer’s life, Variety reports. The Grammy award-winning artist, real name Dana Owens, previously hinted at a film about her life’s story in 2022. Now, Latifah […]
Rapper Eve Named New 2024-25 Scholar in Residence at NYU Steinhardt
The pitbull in a skirt is headed to college! Eve Jihan Cooper, professionally known as Eve, is a Grammy Award-winning artist with a celebrated rap career spanning more than two decades. A pioneer for women in hip-hop, Eve released her debut studio album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, in 1999. The album debuted […]
Howard Announces 2024 Hip Hop Studies Conference to Explore The Genre’s Rich History and Impact
They’re bringing hip-hop to the yard! Howard University is set to make waves this fall with its 2024 Hip Hop Studies Conference, bringing together artists, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore the genre’s rich history and impact. Taking place on @howard1867’s Washington D.C. campus from November 15-17, the second annual conference will […]
Missy Elliott Makes History as the First Hip-Hop Artist to Have a Song Sent to Space
Who ever thought that hip-hop would take it this far? Twenty-seven years ago, on July 15th, 1997, Missy Elliott released her debut studio album, “Supa Dupa Fly.” Produced solely by friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, the album went on to produce several hits, including “Sock It 2 Me,” “Hit Em’ Wit da Hee,” and its […]