Rap and Christmas have been intertwined since the former began. Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'," a rhymed update of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (better known as "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas") ...

Whether it’s Snoop Dogg or Tyler, the Creator, there’s been plenty of MCs across the five decades of rap who have created some quality songs that are full of Christmas spirit. Here are some of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Run-DMC in 1987. (Credit: Wright, Nigel/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) “Christmas in Hollis” almost didn’t happen. According to Darryl ...

On this day, 38 years ago, the legendary Queens trio Run DMC delivered one of the most beloved holiday anthems in rap history with the release of their single “Christmas in Hollis”. The track first ...

In an exclusive interview with rolling out, legendary hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow delves into the electrifying fusion of hip-hop and classical ballet in A Hip Hop Nutcracker. He shares insights on how ...

It’s been a decade since Kurtis Blow joined “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” but the legendary rap pioneer from New York City says he vividly remembers the moment it happened. “They came to me and said, ‘Wow ...

From the fun to the sentimental, this week, the AFRO has compiled a list of classic hip-hop songs to fill the air with holiday cheer. While we love Mariah Carey, in the 50th year of hip-hop, the time ...