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[…] Hip Hop Fever Reunion Throw-Back Concert on Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m., this writer had the occasion to talk to one of the original hip hoppers, Kurtis Blow.  Mr. Blow will be in good company sharing the stage with other hip hop artists such Rob Base, the Sugarhill Gang, Biz Markie, Grandmaster Melle Mel […]

Getty *Hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow is recovering after having heart transplant surgery in Los Angeles on Sunday. “We give all glory to God for the perfect heart and transplant,” his wife, Shirley Walker, told Black Press USA. “He is out of surgery. Keep the prayers and praises up. God does all things well.” Here’s more […]

*It seems everybody is raving about the New Edition mini-series on BET. Everybody that is except Kurtis Blow. It seems the old school rapper’s portrayal in made-for-TV film is not making the legendary MC very happy. As you can imagine, the New Edition flick has been a highly rated television event. And of course it […]

Chuck D – Kurtis Blow / Getty *All-time big names in the rap industry are teaming up with SAG-AFTRA to form a hip-hop union to help members receive benefits. Chuck D and Kurtis Blow, two of the rap pioneers, collaborated their new organization the Hip Hop Alliance with the SAG-AFTRA executives to make this dream […]

[…] by Kurtis Walker (@kurtisblow) on May 2, 2019 at 9:43am PDT In other news … hey, we’ve got to send a somewhat belated big ol’ congrats to Kurtis Blow because last week he emerged from his heart surgery with real good news. Earlier, the Hip hop legend went to social media to ask for prayers, […]

[…] BET *A few days ago, rapper/actor Bow Wow sent out a tweet expressing the necessity for a union to protect rappers. Hip-hop legends Chuck D, KRS-One and Kurtis Blow, who founded the Hip Hop Alliance in 2021, responded. The mission of the alliance is to “address the needs and concerns of the Hip Hop and […]

“These are the breaks!” Maybe that line from his classic song, “The Breaks” has a whole new meaning for rap pioneer Kurtis Blow. The break he got was huge. The story happened last Saturday, but it’s just now becoming public. After collapsing at a bus stop in LA’s San Fernando Valley, Blow – whose real […]

[…] a racist photo in his 1984 medical school yearbook, Herring issued a statement saying he wore brown makeup and a wig in 1980 to look like rapper Kurtis Blow during a party as a 19-year-old at the University of Virginia. Herring, 57, said he was “deeply, deeply sorry for the pain that I cause with […]

[…] as “In the House”, NCIS LA and “Lip Sync Battle”. His film credits include Krush Groove, In Too Deep and “Any Given Sunday” and many more.   Kurtis Blow Kurtis Blow’s first record was in 1979 entitled “Christmas Rap”. Kurtis Blow also recorded many records including “The Breaks”, “Basketball” and “If I Ruled the World”. […]

[…] his admission of guilt. Keeping the black face jig going, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring shortly thereafter, admitted to wearing a minstrel black face posing as rapper Kurtis Blow during his college days. Blow told the Washington Times, “When you paint your face, that is the most egregious and disrespectful thing you can do considering […]

[…] of hip-hop’s global impact and paid homage to its pioneers. A constellation of hip-hop luminaries joined industry leaders including music mogul Kevin Liles, Maino, Peter Gunz, D-Nice, Kurtis Blow, Doug E. Fresh, Talib Kweli, Easy A.D. of The Cold Crush Brothers, and Treach of Naughty By Nature. Kevin Liles and Jazmyn Summers at The Universal […]

[…] debut album would reach its platinum status and beyond, Cymone responded, “Yes, I did. I knew we had something really special.” MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, Help Hip-Hop Artists Form a Union | VIDEO Jody Watley & Andre Cymone snapped for pic at the Sycuan Casino and Resort in San Diego His […]

[…] In Essex County, he was charged with third- and fourth-degree offenses and is expected to be released from custody pending trial. MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, Help Hip-Hop Artists Form a Union | VIDEO   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baller Alert (@balleralert) Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, […]

[…] of the world famous Commodores. Before she knew it, she was singing background in the studio with iconic artists such as Melba Moore, Evelyn Champagne King and Kurtis Blow. After a plethora of collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Alyson became the quintessential “hook girl” for the rap and hip hop genre. Alyson’s internship turned out to […]

[…] of the musical genre and its historical significance. The four-episode series premiered in the US on PBS in 2023. source: mlbpressbox.com, -@MLB_PR MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Chuck D, Kurtis Blow and KRS-One Respond to Bow Wow’s Hip-Hop Union Tweet | Video Chuck D, Kurtis Blow and KRS-One Respond to Bow Wow’s Hip-Hop Union Tweet | Video […]