Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic “It Takes Two” and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday, a message posted on his social media said. He was 59, having just celebrated his birthday four days ago. A message posted on his Instagram said he died peacefully surrounded by family … Read more
On a recent gray and dreary day, lecturer Chesney Snow circles a studio at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, surveying students who are role-playing on yoga mats. Their aesthetic of Nikes, shell-toe Adidas, and Pumas matches the subject perfectly: hip-hop. Mr. Snow’s students – seven women and one man – are preparing to … Read more
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact … Read more