On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the Englewood, ...

On the show, Yachty spoke about going back to study early Hip-Hop and landed on Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 classic “Rapper’s Delight.” He didn’t mince words. According to Yachty, “’Rapper’s Delight’ was ...

In the late '70s, The Sugarhill Gang released a song that would redefine the music industry. "Rapper's Delight" was one of the first-ever rap songs, introducing a whole new genre to music lovers all ...

The Sugarhill Gang‘s “Rapper’s Delight” is one of the most iconic Hip-Hop songs of all time. Flashback to August 1979 when The Sugarhill Gang created “Rapper’s Delight,” the first rap song to ...

It’s been 35 years since the song “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugar Hill Gang made its debut on the radio, yet the track still holds a unique magic. It was one of the first commercial successes for rap ...

On Wednesday, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon’s audience was treated to a mashup of NBC News’ Brian Williams and Lester Holt performing the old-school hip-hop track “Rapper’s Delight,” originally ...

While stars like Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire bring the competition on The Voice, the UK’s version of the same show welcomed singers like LeAnn Rimes and Sir Tom Jones to help showcase the talent in ...

On May 9, 2025, East Coast rap icons The Sugarhill Gang will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the groundbreaking pinnacle of success for their 1980 hit "Rapper's Delight" at the intimate AB Hillsboro ...

Fox News anchor Bret Baier made waves online over the weekend after a video of him rapping and dancing to a hip-hop classic went viral. The veteran anchor took some creative liberties with the lyrics, ...

On today’s date, 45 years ago, Hip Hop’s first Billboard Top 40 single, “Rapper’s Delight,” was released by Englewood, New Jersey’s Sugarhill Gang. As one of Hip Hop’s earliest relics, this single, ...