West Street Mob
West Street Mob was a hip-hop group from New York City, formed in the early 1980s. The group consisted of members Joey
Crash Crew
Crash Crew was a pioneering hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York. The group was formed in the late 1970s and consisted
Treacherous Three
The Treacherous Three is a pioneering hip-hop group from the South Bronx, New York. The group was formed in the late 1970s
Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a hip-hop group from Houston, Texas that was formed in 1986. The group was initially composed of Scarface, Willie
Slick Rick
Slick Rick, also known as MC Ricky D, is a British-American rapper and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the
EPMD
EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) is an American hip-hop duo formed in 1986 in Brentwood, New York. The group consists of
Tone Loc
Tone Loc, born Anthony Terrell Smith in 1966, is an American rapper, actor, and producer. He is best known for his deep,
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. The group’s
Ice-T
Ice-T is a rapper, actor, and producer who has been an influential figure in the hip-hop world since the 1980s. He was
Jungle Brothers
The Jungle Brothers are an American hip-hop group from New York City, known for their innovative fusion of hip-hop with elements of
Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane, born Antonio Hardy on September 10, 1968, is an American rapper and actor who was a prominent figure in
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was a legendary hip hop duo consisting of MC Guru (Keith Elam) and DJ Premier (Christopher Martin), formed in 1985
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 members Q-Tip,
De La Soul
De La Soul is a hip hop group that formed in Long Island, New York in 1987. The group consists of members
Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys were a legendary hip hop group that formed in New York City in 1981. The group consisted of Michael
Rock Steady Crew
Rock Steady Crew is a legendary breakdancing crew that was formed in the Bronx, New York City, in the late 1970s. The
Newcleus
Newcleus is a pioneering electro and hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in the late 1970s. The group
Warp 9
Warp 9 is a hip hop and electro-funk group that was formed in New York City in 1982. The group was founded
Marley Marl
Marlon Williams, known professionally as Marley Marl, is a hip hop producer, DJ, and radio personality from Queensbridge, New York. He is
Public Enemy
Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group is known for their
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 Lawrence Parker),
Schoolly D
Schoolly D, born as Jesse B. Weaver Jr., is an American rapper and producer who is considered one of the pioneers of
Lady B
Lady B, born as Wendy Clark, is considered one of the pioneers of rap music. She was born on December 22, 1959,
Spoonie Gee
Spoonie Gee is a pioneering MC in the early days of hip hop. He was born in New York City in 1963
DJ Hollywood
DJ Hollywood, also known as “The Grandfather of Hip Hop,” was a pioneering DJ and MC who helped to shape the sound
Coke La Rock
Coke La Rock is widely considered to be the first MC (master of ceremonies) in the history of hip hop. He was
The Sequence
The Sequence was an all-female hip hop group from Columbia, South Carolina, formed in 1979. The original lineup included Cheryl Cook, Gwendolyn
Funky 4 + 1
Funky 4 + 1 was a hip hop group from The Bronx, New York, formed in 1976. The original members included MC
LL Cool J
L Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has been a major force in hip hop
Cold Crush Brothers
The Cold Crush Brothers are a pioneering hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York, that were active in the late 1970s and