
Eric B. & Rakim Talk Reunion, the Birth of Cool and Being the Greatest
The game-changing hip-hop duo's first in-person joint interview in years
The game-changing hip-hop duo's first in-person joint interview in years
From how Jay-Z almost ended up with the "Grindin'" beat to whether ghostwriting is ok – our takeaways from this docu-clinic on rap lyricism
What makes a great hip-hop song?
"Back by popular demand," Eric B. tells Rolling Stone
"His swag and dominance weren't a playbook," rapper says. "They were his conviction on sport, life, spirituality, politics and culture"
Two-date California fest will also feature Afrika Bambaataa, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Rakim, Warren G and others
'Virtual performances' will be part of festival's 10th anniversary
Hip-hop trailblazers will perform for first time since 2002
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