The 1989 Grammy boycott by Hip Hop In 1989, Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff won the very first Grammy for Best Rap Performance. However, the win was not televised. Perhaps the higher ups couldn’t imagine people wanting to see rappers being presented with an award. Or maybe they didn’t know what would happen if they actually let rappers get on stage and speak freely, without … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Grammy Awards
Thursday Evening Thread: Special Merit Grammy – Class of 2016
The Recording Academy today announced its class of 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Jefferson Airplane, Linda Ronstadt, and Run-D.M.C. Enjoy a few videos from these legends! Earth Wind and Fire - In The Stone … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Thread: Special Merit Grammy – Class of 2016
POU Live Chat: 56th Annual Grammy Awards
You can also access the Live Chat here. … [Read more...] about POU Live Chat: 56th Annual Grammy Awards