The rap pioneer was among the honorees at the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors. She later co-founded Hip Hop Sisters Network with Dr. Felicia Shaw and Dr. Lynn Richardson. The nonprofit aims to enhance and ...

Simrin privately auditioned with Hi-Hat for Vh1's Hip Hop Honors Award Show honoring hip hop sensation Missy Elliot. She impressed Hi-Hat during the audition and thus appeared on television for ...

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closed out the year by honoring hip-hop legends at their Hip-Hop Holiday Honors held at the historic Bethesda Theater on Dec. 28. The recognition was in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of ...

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A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming stars and more in becoming myths — and dismantling the status quo. A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested ...

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Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...