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Greenpoint Serial Litterer Identified As NYPD Sergeant John Trzcinski
The search for Greenpoint’s mysterious serial litterer has ended. On Tuesday (June 18), Gothamist published an article identifying NYPD Sergeant John Trzcinski, who was disciplined with a loss of one...
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Tay627 Music Video Filmed At Rikers Island Shows Inmates’ Grim Reality
A Tay627 music video filmed inside Rikers Island exposes the grim issues that occur inside the notorious New York City jail. Titled "NYC's Boldest,” the rapper shows inmates showing graphic head...
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Black Lives Matter Protesters Awarded $13M Settlement From New York Due to...
Over 1,000 Black Lives Matter protesters are being awarded after mistreatment from the NYPD. The city has reportedly agreed to pay more than $13 million to those arrested or interacting with law...
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Exploring Cuts & Slices, Brooklyn’s Most Viral Pizza Shop
In October of 2021, a TikTok video caught my attention. In it, Lil Yachty — the beaded, dread-sporting rapper turnt singer, turnt psychedelic rocker — is far from his native Atlanta. He was on the...
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The Resurgence of Flippers Roller Boogie Palace
Roller skating has experienced a surge in popularity during the pandemic. New Yorkers have latched onto the hobby, and even amidst the heat of summer, residents are looking forward to swinging a few...
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'ItsTheReal' Discusses 'The Blog Era' and Stories From NYC’s Most Iconic Venues
Jeff and Eric Rosenthal, collectively known as ItsTheReal, created The Blog Era podcast to do more than pay homage to an industry-changing decade within hip-hop. They also wanted to honor New York as...
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Looking For a Black-Owned Thrift Store in Brooklyn? Here’s Eight of Them
When you think of Brooklyn, the first thing that comes to mind for most people are the iconic and acclaimed attributions the well-known borough has been known to contribute to society. From rap...
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At the Harlem Kingdome, AND1 Gets Another Shot
Located at the legendary Kingdome in Harlem, AND1 made its long awaited return to the court to host their famous AND1 Open Runs that helped shape people like Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston, Aaron “AO''...
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A Guide to Legal Weed in NYC
Not that you'd be able to tell from the sudden ubiquity of “exotics” signage across the city, but legal weed in NYC is still very much in utero. Eight months since the doors opened at the city’s first...
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The Clipse Got Together For First Time in a Decade and Performed With Rick...
For the first time since ending their decade-long hiatus, hip-hop duo The Clipse performed in New York City, along with Rick Ross at The Rooftop at Pier 17. As a part of a new Amazon Music program,...
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The Best Free Hip-Hop 50 Events in New York City
The 50th anniversary of hip-hop is fast approaching, with many different events sprouting from it. Across all five boroughs, artists both local and around the world are celebrating hip-hop 50, hosting...
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Rock The Bells 2023: LL COOL J, The Roots, & More Celebrate Hip-Hop’s Birthday
LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells festival manages to reignite a magic that’s long been lost with the modern-day rap performance. Artists nowadays perform over a backing track, often opting to adlib instead....
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After 20 Years of Operation, JAY-Z’s Original 40/40 Club Location Closes
After two decades of operation, JAY-Z’s 40/40 Club has shut down their original location located in the Flatiron District. According to company spokesperson Andrea Thomas, there are plans for the club...
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How Batman Mirrors Hip-Hop's Birthplace and Early Beginnings
This article has been handpicked to be included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative.In the 1994 film Fresh, the namesake protagonist, Sean...
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DJ Kay Slay’s Story is the Story of Hip-Hop
It’s 11 am, August 13th, 2023 and we are here, amidst the El Barrio chaparral; untamed dry grass ornamented with discarded bodega snack wrappers and empty domestic beer bottles. There is no stage, so...
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The Soul Rebels is Bringing Rakim, Ja Rule, & More to the Blue Note Jazz Club
The Soul Rebels, a brass band based in New Orleans, are the newest artists to perform a residency at the distinguished Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. On Wednesday the group announced that...
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DJ Niara Sterling on Crafting the Perfect New York City Vibe
DJ Niara Sterling is bringing multiculturalism back to the party. The Brooklyn by way of Virginia transplant is one-half of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace residency Coastin’, which will be throwing an...
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Earl Sweatshirt and a Fake Frank Ocean Celebrate 10 Years of ‘Doris’ in Brooklyn
Earl Sweatshirt shook Brooklyn to its foundations. On Wednesday, August 23rd, Earl took his four-leg Doris Anniversary tour to Brooklyn Steel. After an opening set from Black Noi$e — which included...
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Afropunk 2023: Where the Melanin Shines the Brightest
The mighty Afropunk festival returned to its original home of Brooklyn for a two-day event this past weekend. Located at the Greenpoint Terminal Market, the festival not only brought great views of...
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Chance the Rapper Celebrates 10 Years of 'Acid Rap' in Brooklyn
Taking an edible before the 10th anniversary Acid Rap show in Brooklyn might not have been the smartest idea. But I’d like to think being under the influence allowed me to better digest this...
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