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WATCH: LL Cool J on his Continued Connection to Hip-Hop

Rapper turned actor LL Cool J speaks on his dual role as a hip-hop pioneer and Hollywood player

The hip-hop pioneer and star of NCIS: Los Angeles opens up about the evolution of…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: December 30, 2011 Tags: BET Hip-Hop Awards, Def Jam, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, hip-hop renamed, James Todd Smith, LL Cool J, NCIS: Los Angeles, Russell Simmons

They’re easy to gift-wrap. They’re never the wrong size. They fit every budget, both large and small. And you can shop for them without ever leaving the house and ship them almost anywhere in the world. Books are the perfect holiday gift. All you have to do is pick the right book for the right person. Here are some great titles for your last-minute holiday shopping, along with hints as to which individual in your life might appreciate seeing them under their tree on Christmas morning. —Alfred A. Edmond, Jr.

12 Books That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

A holiday gift guide for the book-lover in your life

Last-minute holiday shoppers can always win points with a great read from this holiday gift…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: December 23, 2011 Tags: 2011 Holiday Guide Gallery, Ali Velshi, Chris Tia-Donaldson, Christine Romans, Christmas, Devon Franklin, George C. Fraser, gift ideas, Harry Belafonte, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, holiday season, John H. Kennedy, Jordan Sommers, Lloyd Boston, M. Mikell Johnson, Michael Shnayerson, Patricia Stallworth, Quincy Jones, Tom Burrell

Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes adds his name to the list of signees.

WATCH: Busta Rhymes Recalls His Defining Moment

Inspired by Hip Hop, A Cultural Odyssey, the veteran entertainer takes a trip down memory lane

Recently signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money, Busta Rhymes recalls cutting his trademark locs with…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: December 1, 2011 Tags: BET Hip-Hop Awards, Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Drake, Google Music, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, Jonathan Mannion, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Young Money

WATCH: Heavy D’s Final Interview on Music, Death & A Cultural Odyssey

Exclusive video interview with the rap star a few short months before his sudden death

In his final interview rap legend Heavy D speaks on the business of hip-hop, his…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: November 16, 2011 Tags: BET Hip-Hop Awards, Big Daddy Kane, Chris Spencer, Dwight Myers, Eddie Murphy, Eric B. & Rakim, Heavy D, Heavy D & the Boyz, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, hip-hop renamed, Joe Frazier, Kool G. Rap, music business, Rakim, Ramona Debreaux, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Sean John, Tower Heist, Uptown Records

Heavy D’s Final Words: “Be Inspired!”

A successful rapper, actor and businessman, what set Heavy D apart was his perpetual light

Known as Heavy D, rapper/actor Dwight Myers passed away at the age of 44, leaving…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: November 9, 2011 Tags: B.B. King, BET Hip-Hop Awards, Dwight Arrington Meyers, Dwight Myers, Eddie Murphy, final words, Heavy D, Heavy D & the Boyz, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, hip-hop renamed, Michael Jackson, Mt. Vernon, Sead "Diddy" Combs, The Notorious B.I.G., Twitter

Each year some of the culture’s greats descend upon Atlanta, Georgia for the BET Hip-Hop Awards. This year’s gathering was no different as a who’s who of hip-hop celebrities, as well as industry experts and avid fans, gathered to highlight the accomplishments of the trendsetters and trailblazers. Among those honored were LL Cool J, who received the “I Am Hip-Hop Icon” award.

As an added bonus, some of the movers and shakers in attendance at the 2011 award show got a chance to experience Hip Hop, A Cultural Odyssey, the 400-plus page coffee table book that documents the art form’s storied history and influence through original essays and photos. Here are a few highlights of the behind-the-scenes experience. —Anslem Samuel

Atlanta rapper Roscoe Dash is all smiles as he flips through the expansive book.

Hip-Hop Stars Take a ‘Cultural Odyssey’

Hip-hop's biggest names got a chance to flip through the new coffee table book that documents their culture

A photo recap of the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2011 that highlights various rap stars and…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: October 12, 2011 Tags: Ace Hood, Amar'e Stoudemire, Atlanta, BET Hip-Hop Awards, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Drumma Boy, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, I Am Hip-Hop Award, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Maino, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Maybach Music Group, Meek Mill, Reed Between the Lines, Rick Ross, Roscoe Dash, Shady Records, Soulja Boy, Tyrese, Wale, Yelawolf

DEF DIVIDENDS

At just 17 years old, LL became Def Jam Record’s flagship artist. His debut album, Radio, went on to go platinum and his 13-album catalog features many more million-plus sellers, including 1992’s Mama Said Knock You Out and 1997’s Mr. Smith, which both sold over two million copies and earned LL a pair of Grammies. To date, the Queens rapper’s catalog includes a dozen proper albums chockfull of classic records, and all that songwriter publishing means plenty of guaranteed money in the bank.

LL Cool J Decoded: The Greatest Brand of All Time

Taking home I Am Hip-Hop honors at the BET Hip-Hop Awards the entertainment veteran gets Decoded

From artist to actor to author to businessman, LL Cool J is a brand that…

By Alvin Blanco

Posted: October 11, 2011 Tags: BE Decoded, BET Hip-Hop Awards, black hollywood, Cedarview Capital, Decoded, Def Jam, FUBU, Gendarme Fragrances, Grammy, hedge funds, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, I Am Hip-Hop Award, James Todd Smith, LL Cool J, NCIS: Los Angeles, Sears

Book Review: Hip Hop, A Cultural Odyssey

So huge, it comes with a matching backpack tote bag. But if you truly love hip hop, this tome is worth more than its weight in gold chains.

For those pressed for time, here’s the bottom line: If you love hip hop, I…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: October 4, 2011 Tags: Atria, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, deejays, DJs, emcees, Gordon Parks, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, hip-hop culture, hip-hop industry, hip-hop music, hip-hop renamed, Jay Z, Jordan Sommers, MCs, Queen Latifah, Rap, rappers, Russell Simmons, Sean Combs, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Sylvia Robinson, Will Smith

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