Crash Crew
Crash Crew was a pioneering hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York. The group was formed in the late 1970s
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Treacherous Three
The Treacherous Three is a pioneering hip-hop group from the South Bronx, New York. The group was formed in the
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Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a hip-hop group from Houston, Texas that was formed in 1986. The group was initially composed of
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Slick Rick
Slick Rick, also known as MC Ricky D, is a British-American rapper and songwriter who is widely regarded as one
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EPMD
EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) is an American hip-hop duo formed in 1986 in Brentwood, New York. The group
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Tone Loc
Tone Loc, born Anthony Terrell Smith in 1966, is an American rapper, actor, and producer. He is best known for
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N.W.A.
N.W.A., short for “Niggaz Wit Attitudes,” was a seminal hip-hop group that emerged from Compton, California in the late 1980s.
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Ice-T
Ice-T is a rapper, actor, and producer who has been an influential figure in the hip-hop world since the 1980s.
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Jungle Brothers
The Jungle Brothers are an American hip-hop group from New York City, known for their innovative fusion of hip-hop with
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Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane, born Antonio Hardy on September 10, 1968, is an American rapper and actor who was a prominent
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Gang Starr
Gang Starr was a legendary hip hop duo consisting of MC Guru (Keith Elam) and DJ Premier (Christopher Martin), formed
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A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is a legendary hip-hop group formed in Queens, New York in 1985. The group consisted of
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De La Soul
De La Soul is a hip hop group that formed in Long Island, New York in 1987. The group consists
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Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys were a legendary hip hop group that formed in New York City in 1981. The group consisted
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Rock Steady Crew
Rock Steady Crew is a legendary breakdancing crew that was formed in the Bronx, New York City, in the late
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Newcleus
Newcleus is a pioneering electro and hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in the late 1970s.
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Warp 9
Warp 9 is a hip hop and electro-funk group that was formed in New York City in 1982. The group
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Marley Marl
Marlon Williams, known professionally as Marley Marl, is a hip hop producer, DJ, and radio personality from Queensbridge, New York.
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Public Enemy
Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group is known
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Boogie Down Productions
Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was a hip-hop group formed in the Bronx, New York City, in 1985 by KRS-One (born
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Schoolly D
Schoolly D, born as Jesse B. Weaver Jr., is an American rapper and producer who is considered one of the
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Lady B
Lady B, born as Wendy Clark, is considered one of the pioneers of rap music. She was born on December
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Spoonie Gee
Spoonie Gee is a pioneering MC in the early days of hip hop. He was born in New York City
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DJ Hollywood
DJ Hollywood, also known as “The Grandfather of Hip Hop,” was a pioneering DJ and MC who helped to shape
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Coke La Rock
Coke La Rock is widely considered to be the first MC (master of ceremonies) in the history of hip hop.
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The Sequence
The Sequence was an all-female hip hop group from Columbia, South Carolina, formed in 1979. The original lineup included Cheryl
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Funky 4 + 1
Funky 4 + 1 was a hip hop group from The Bronx, New York, formed in 1976. The original members
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LL Cool J
L Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has been a major force in
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Cold Crush Brothers
The Cold Crush Brothers are a pioneering hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York, that were active in the late
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DJ Red Alert
DJ Red Alert, born Fred Crute in 1956 in Harlem, New York, is a legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality
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