With the official 50th anniversary of hip-hop fast approaching, an ever-evolving list of companies is jumping on the bandwagon. While it sounds like a positive development in theory, Special Ed sees it differently. The “I Got It Made” MC’s career stretches back to the 1980s, and interestingly, many of these people think they didn’t support it when the culture wasn’t “infiltrated.” there is
On Saturday (June 10), Special Ed shared his thoughts in an Instagram post, writing, “As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, everyone wants their b####### to say HIP HOP. I have been working consistently for more than 30 years, but I have never seen you anywhere!!! They quit.No, they rap again.#Bandwagon”
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Special Ed’s post garnered a series of reactions from hip-hop peers and fans alike. DJ Premier said it was “very out of control” and Lord Finesse added “facts”. Member of Uncle Jam’s Army and Al B. of course! It also adds their two cents, revealing that Ed isn’t alone in his feelings.
Hip-hop’s official birthday is August 11, 1973. It seems that countless events have been held to commemorate this year. Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Ice Cube all performed at the Hip Hop 50 show at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on August 11th. At 1520 Segdwick Avenue, Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell threw the infamous back. To School Jam — KRS-One will host a special exhibit focused on the birth of its culture. And that’s just the beginning.
LL COOL J is gearing up for another massive tour he dubs The FORCE, featuring a legendary line-up including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Queen Latifah, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common and Ice-T is. The run begins June 25th in Boston and ends September 3rd at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. Learn more about.
