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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of iconic Hip-Hop group Run-DMC has many layers to his life and he’s revealing more of them in his new book Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide.

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  A great collaboration expands creativity and elevates the profile of all parties involved, a winning strategy that Wells Fargo encourages all the time. It’s why they work together with their customers to discuss their financial goals and help their hard-earned money go as far as possible. Hip-Hop music is a juxtaposition of styles by […]

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What took so long? Seminal Queens Hip-Hop group Run-DMC will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2016 Grammys. 

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It’s that time of year again and we’re feeling a little nostalgic.   The holiday season can be as stressful, as it is fun, and even if you’re not all wrapped up in the spirit of the holidays, a good playlist can help get you there. Hip-Hop Wired has compiled 12 Essential Holiday Albums in Hip-Hop and […]

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This coming October will mark the 13th anniversary of legendary Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay’s unsolved murder.

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Larry Smith, the legendary sound architect behind early hits from Run-DMC and Kurtis Blow, has passed away.

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Darryl McDaniels of the legendary Hip-Hop group Run-DMC is taking a break from rapping to do some much needed work in the world of comic book production.

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Run-DMC set the precedent for rapper and brand partnerships via a deal with adidas nearly three decades ago. In 2014, their rapport with the three stripes remains strong, and today, we have a pair of adidas Originals Ultrastar 80s to show for it.

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Run-DMC almost singlehandedly ushered in the New School Era of Hip-Hop and ended the Old School Era with the release of their 1983 smash single “It’s Like That”/”Sucker MC’s.”

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Gene Simmons made his name in the world of rock as a founding member of the KISS band, and the group is finally being honored by the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. However, Simmons and another band member are upset that Hip-Hop acts Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy got in before them.

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Although only two teams can compete in the actual The Big Game, NFL players still found a way to duke it out on the field this Super Bowl Weekend thanks to Madden NFL 25 and Madden Bowl XX.

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Run DMC rose to fame due to the dynamic verses of Run and D.M.C., but the crew’s equally vital member was their late DJ, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. On what would have been the turntable technician’s 49th birthday, it’s only right to give props to DJs that have shined in similar settings as well.