Female artists solidified the importance of bold accessories in hip-hop fashion, like oversized gold ... Some wore sneakers with oversized shoelaces. The 80s hip hop style, also known as the ...

MC Lyte, often regarded as the first female rapper to gain widespread recognition, released her debut album Lyte as a Rock in 1988, becoming the first woman to achieve this milestone. Roxanne Shante, ...

In honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, here’s a look back at just some of the many firsts that women in the industry have achieved over the last five decades Brenton Blanchet is a writer ...