On this date, Hip Hop salutes one of its true cornerstones as James Todd Smith, known to the world as LL Cool J, celebrates his 58th birthday.

Looking at the flier for what’s considered your first party is a trip. Across the top of what essentially looks like a weathered index card reads, “A DJ Kool Herc Party” written in block-lettered wild ...

Today (January 16), the late, beautiful singer Aaliyah Haughton would have turned 47. Although “Baby Girl’s” untimely death was during the peak of her music and acting career, the songstress left an ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Hip Hop was born 50 years ago on August 11. Since then, it's created some of the biggest stars in the world. While New York is credited with introducing the genre to the world, ...

Why send someone a birthday card when you can send them a happy birthday rap instead? To mark his friend 50 Cent's birthday, that's exactly what Eminem did. SEE ALSO: You're not going to believe who ...

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This week is the 50th anniversary of hip hop. While the genre was born in The Bronx, New York, Philadelphia played a role in crafting its legacy. Parry P is an icon of ...