XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Feb. 4, 1997: Twenty-six years ago, Tracey Lee had the clubs popping when he dropped his debut single, "The Theme (It's Party Time)." On this day ...

Fifty years ago this month, some teenagers threw a back-to-school party in the Bronx. Today that party is considered by many "the birth of hip-hop." SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Hip-hop has a big birthday next ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Hip-hop royalty was in the house Thursday afternoon as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held a special dedication event to open its new exhibit, “Hip-Hop at 50: “Holla If Ya Hear Me.” ...