In 1988, members of the Philadelphia Eagles – including Randall Cunningham, Reggie White, Mike Quick, and Jerome Brown – recorded a rap song referencing head coach Buddy Ryan. It's called "Buddy's ...

The year was 1988. Hip-hop music was really taking shape thanks to big name artists like Run-DMC, The Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J. It was a year before the Grammy Awards would hand out the first ...

We were treated to some fantastic stories following the death of James “Buddy” Ryan, one of the best defensive coaches of his era and a throwback to another time. It’s safe to say that even in a ...

This sea change opened the door to R&B artists finally doing collaborations with rappers. Many of black music’s gatekeepers weren’t fond of rap, including Don Cornelius, Frankie Crocker, and Donnie ...

A 1988 interview with 'ET' reveals why Will Smith picked "Fresh Prince" as his rap name. Ever wonder why Will Smith chose “Fresh Prince” as his rap name? Allow a 19-year-old Smith to explain! “I’ve ...