โFor 400 years you had your knees on our necks. A garden of evil with no seeds of respect.โ
A message from our founder and CEO
@LLCOOLJ
#BlackLivesMatter
Hip-Hop celebrated the life of Dave and the legacy of
@WeAreDeLaSoul
TO! THE! FULLEST!๐ This is why we cherish, celebrate and elevate this culture. De La Soulโs entire catalog available for streaming now.
#trugoyforever
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๐ฅ: IG:
@robyndw
Happy Birthday to the legendary Shock
G. Shock was not only Humpty in the Digital Underground but he was a multi-instrumentalist, band leader, producer, MC and graphic artist. Let's all wish Shock G a Happy Heavenly Birthday ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๐๐
Happy Birthday
@thegodrakim
. Since he came in the door in 1986 Rakim has released classic albums, raised the bar for Mcing and introduced a rhyme cadence that changed the game. Letโs all wish the God MC Rakim Allah a Happy Birthday ๐๐ฅณ
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To much of the outside world Proof was known as
@Eminem
's right hand man, but in the city of
#Detroit
, he was the mayor, the peacemaker that brought adversaries together and helped unify his home city.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Proof ๐๐พ๐
New music, Mom's Spaghetti and a
#SuperBowl
performance with
#DrDre
locked in. It's been a big year for
#SlimShady
and now that he's back in the lab with
@SnoopDogg
, we can't wait to see what's next. Happy Born Day
@Eminem
!๐
It was a historic day in Compton as
#EazyE
was honored with his own street in Compton, represented by his children and his mother Kathie Wright who was visibly emotional during her speechโค๏ธ
#EazyStreet
The Rock The Bells family is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Mark โPrince Markie Deeโ Morales earlier today. That voice and his presence can never be replaced. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. ๐๐พ๐
Rock The Bells is heartbroken to hear about the passing of
#TrugoyTheDove
. His energy on the mic and the stage is unmatched, and his contribution to the culture is immeasurable. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
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How dope it mustโve been to be a part of this movie ๐. BTS footage of A.J. Johnson Tisha Xampbell
@kidfromkidnplay
& Play on the set of House Party
Rock The Bells celebrates the life and legacy of Daniel Dumile aka the legendary MF DOOM. One of the most unique and endlessly fascinating artists in music, DOOM set a standard. Our thoughts are with his family and we mourn alongside fans everywhere.๐๐พโค๏ธ
#MFDOOMForever
#RIPMFDOOM
On this day in 2011, Hip-Hop lost one of the most creative, charismatic multitalented artists to ever touch the mic, bless the stage or finesse the boards. Heavy D was really the complete package as a creative, executive and a human.
#RIPHeavyD
Happy Birthday to one of Hip-Hop's most important ambassadors, Fab 5 Freddy. From his time as a Graf artist in the Fab 5 & his work with Hip-Hop's first film, Wild Style to his stint as the first host of Yo! MTV Raps Freddy has always been a bridge within the culture. ๐๐๐
@Nelly_Mo
says
@WESTCOASTDOC
is the greatest โwhat ifโ in Hip-Hop and his argument is a good one. What do you think?
Never forget the work D.O.C put in with the โ๏ธ on other classic projects too ๐
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to
@LLCOOLJ
: The ๐, Def Jamโs first solo superstar and, of course, Rock The Bellsโ Founder-In-Chief. Thank you for going above and beyond to make sure this culture we love is celebrated, elevated & primed to shine from โ73 โtil infinity.
.
@Eminem
getting
@WESTCOASTDOC
to clarify a bar he's been wondering about for 30+ years (from โMind Blowinโ) is one of those special moments between two virtuosos of the pen.
#RealRecognizeReal
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Letโs take a moment to wish a Happy Born Day to the good doctor that put it all together and moreover that has given us decades of excellence and always helped Hip-Hop reach unprecedented heights. Happy birthday
@drdre
! ๐๐
21 years of
@eminem
โs The Slim Shady LP!! Released February 23, 1999, this album was Eminemโs first release on a major label โ Aftermath Entertainment & Interscope Records. The Slim Shady LP has been certified quadruple platinum and has won 2 Grammyโs!!
#TIMELESS
#StrictlyOG
.
@Nas
spittinโ โIt Ainโt Hard To Tellโ while reppinโ
#NWA
on the hat at his Grammy party is various levels of classic. ๐ฅ๐
Via:
@fakeshoredrive
In a scene that looks like it directly inspired '8 Mile,'
@eminem
and the late great proof, spit shit off the top of the dome for their interview with MTV back when they were first starting out.
#HBD
#SlimShady
#RIPProof
Congrats to
#SummerofSoulMovie
and
@questlove
on winning the Academy Award for โBest Documentary Featureโ.
#Oscars
๐๐พ
โThis is about marginalized people in Harlem that needed to heal from pain,โ The Roots legend said as he accepted during his acceptance speech for
#SummerofSoul
Happy Birthday to the rhyme animal
@MrChuckD
. As the frontman for one of Hip-Hop's greatest acts, Chuck taught a generation & set off the mind revolution with hits like 'Welcolme To The Terrordome', 'Rebel Without A Pause' & 'Fight The Power'. Let's wish Chuck a Happy Birthday!๐ฅณ
There really isnโt any part of life that Hip-Hop doesnโt make better ๐ If anyone knows who this is please @ so we can give these ๐
๐ฅ:
@duovocals
We're once again saddened to lose a legend in Shock G. Digital Underground co-founder Chompmaster J shared on Instagram that Gregory Jacobs passed away at 57. The Bay Area rapper/producer was responsible for hits like โHumpty Danceโ and โI Get Around.โ
Rest easy, Gregory
Happy Birthday to the man whose pen birthed multiple Hip-Hop anthems. From Uptown Anthem to Written On Ya Kitten, his flow is impeccable and unmistakable. Let's wish Trigger Treach a Happy Birthday!๐ฅณ๐
Before either of them were famous, 2Pac & Jada Pinkett were friends and classmates. In a clip that would later prove eerily coincidental, the two are dancing to Jadaโs would-be husband Will Smithโs hit songโParents Just Donโt Understand.โ
#HBDPac
#TupacTaughtMe
Today we lost a member of our Hip-Hop family whose vocals were unmistakable and whose presence is irreplaceable. Our thoughts & prayers are with friends & family of John โEcstasyโ Fletcher of Whodini.
#RIP
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Please wish a happy birthday to the Brick City MC thatโs been murderinโ mics for over 30 years and somehow only gets better with age. Drop your favorite Redman album in the comments and show Funk Doc some love. ๐๐๐
Weโre here for Hip-Hopโs past, present and future. Salute
@growingupmutant
for helping to ensure the culture is in good hands ๐ซก and of course
@SpecialEd
Happy birthday to the one, the only, the iconic and unapologetic
@LilKim
! In honor of her birthday today, what are your favorite songs by the Queen B? ๐๐
#LilKimDay
We love to see it ๐๐พ๐น
@LLCOOLJ
paid a visit to U.T.F.O. legend Kangol Kid. โLL COOL J visited me and elevated my healing energies in ways doctors can never duplicate. Thank you Baby Bro.โ
@YoKangol
said.
Rock The Bells continues to keep Kangol Kid in our prayers ๐๐พ
Happy birthday to one of the OGs of gangsta rap,
@icecube
! Hereโs to hoping today is a good day ๐ Drop your favorite
#IceCube
track and some love ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ