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Kool Herc and LL Cool J at the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Mike Coppola/Wireimagenone

August 11 Designated as “Hip Hop Celebration Day” in U.S. House Resolution; August Named “Hip Hop Recognition Month”

The United States House of Representatives has introduced a resolution officially designating August 11, 2025, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2025 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2025 as Hip

11/08/2025

News

LL Cool J Pays Emotional Tribute to DJ Kool Herc at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Emotions ran high at the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as LL Cool J paid a heartfelt tribute to DJ Kool Herc, who received the Musical Influence Award.

04/11/2023

Awards

Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc to Host Celebration in Jamaica for 50 Years of Hip Hop

Hip Hop legend DJ Kool Herc is gearing up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a star-studded celebration scheduled for December 29 and 30 2023 in Jamaica according to

18/10/2023

Concerts·Hip Hop

Sean Paul Reflects on His Monumental Performance at Madison Square Garden’s ’50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ Celebration

43 years after Reggae legend Bob Marley gave his last Madison Square Garden performance, dancehall icon Sean Paul headlined the venue at the sold-out Hot 97 ’50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ celebration concert. Sean was the only Jamaican

21/09/2023

Features·Interview

Hip Hop Celebrates 50 This Year, Dancehall’s First Official Song Turns 50 Next Year

Hip Hop has its origins in Jamaican sound system culture and the first Hip Hop party was promoted by Cindy Campbell as a birthday “Back To School Jam” 50 years ago on

11/08/2023

Dancehall·Hip Hop

Dj Kool Herc

August 11 Designated as “Hip Hop Celebration Day” in U.S. House Resolution; August Named “Hip Hop Recognition Month”

LL Cool J Pays Emotional Tribute to DJ Kool Herc at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc to Host Celebration in Jamaica for 50 Years of Hip Hop

Sean Paul Reflects on His Monumental Performance at Madison Square Garden’s ’50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ Celebration

Hip Hop Celebrates 50 This Year, Dancehall’s First Official Song Turns 50 Next Year

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