Rawkus Records, the famed hip-hop label that was once home to Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Company Flow, has resurfaced via a long-term distribution agreement with RED Distribution. By Billboard Staff ...

But…this is where the misinformation / disinformation gets really crazy. A viral conspiracy theory is trying to rewrite the legacy of one of Hip-Hop’s most ...

A great portion Rawkus’ success can be attributed to its core of in-house producers. That’s where Cincinnati beatsmith and dj Hi-Tek proved his worth. Providing the soundscape and occasional bars as ...

• Rupert Murdoch bought Rawkus in 1996, bringing James into News Corp and ending his independent venture Before James Murdoch became a fixture in his father Rupert Murdoch's media empire, the mogul's ...

Entertainment and record label conglomerate (and home of Cardi B) Warner Music Group is acquiring digital media company Uproxx. The press release reads: UPROXX will continue to be run by current CEO ...

To be an MC — at least in the way expressed above — is an arduous and relentless endeavor. Even if you have the gift of gab as a lyricist, there’s still a discipline necessary to craft the words one ...

On May 5, 1998, Rawkus Records released Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, a groundbreaking double-disc compilation that amplified the raw lyricism and creative depth of underground hip-hop at the time.

The impact of underground rap label Rawkus Records on hip-hop’s landscape can’t be overstated, even twenty years after the release of Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1, the company’s first big swing at ...

The Hundreds and legendary hip-hop imprint Rawkus Records have joined forces this spring to present a brand new collaborative collection paying homage to the groundbreaking label. Honoring its ...

UPROXX Studios Chief Visionary Officer will.i.am seems to always have a dozen balls in the air, whether he’s helming Uproxx’s Visionaries interview and performance series, making a new anthem for the ...

Key Takeaways• James Murdoch launched hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 1995 before joining his father Rupert's media empire• Rawkus Records signed influential artists like Mos Def, Talib Kweli and ...