Hip hop musics history

Hip hop music has a rich history. Starting out as a cultural movement in 1970s New York City, the art of DJs and emcees has come a long way. Likewise, the writers on The Rawkus Network have a history of involvement with hip hop music's past. The Rawkus Network knows rap; 50 Cent was, indeed, not the first rapper. So feel free to search our archives and uncover our expertise.

The Rawkus Network is a network of blogs. It centralizes some of hip hop musics top blogs in one location for your convenience. These award winning blogs (Real Talk NY, The Rap Up, The Smoking Section, and Fatlace Mag) are written by credible sources that know the ins and outs of hip hop's unique history and culture. Search the website or read on and discover just how credible The Rawkus Network's latest hip hop news is.

If you're a young fan of rap, 50 Cent was not the first rapper. However, at the Rawkus Network we've certainly got all the important stories from his career. From his recent battle with Kanye to the release of his autobiography, The Rawkus Network has it covered. However, we've got a lot more than just the newest, arguably hottest, acts of today. Check out The Smoking Section's, "Where were you in 92?" post. This post reviews the soundtrack from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which features music from L.A.'s challenge to New York's hip hop dominance. Or, check out Fatlace Mag's post "Old School Celebrity Top 5" where DJ Tat Money blesses Fatlace with his Top 5 old school celebrity picks.

The Rawkus Network has a seemingly limitless amount of stuff to stay up on, from the 1970s to today. Get in the loop, view the latest online music blogs and share your ideas by becoming a member of MyRawkus. By being a part of the Rawkus Network now, you can influence the future of your culture.