The birth of hip hop in the late 1970s is one of the most pivotal points in music history, ushering in bold new sounds and voices and setting the blueprint for R&B and pop music for decades to follow.
Whether you’re looking to be inspired by early pioneers such as Run DMC, NWA and A Tribe Called Quest or global superstars like Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna or Beyoncé, our extensive archive will help you pay homage to the best in hip hop and R&B.
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Ice Cube, 2001
Photo by: Chris Cuffaro
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Notorious B.I.G. Live
Photo by: Raymond Boyd
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Beyonce at The Brits
Photo by: Samir Hussein
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Bobby Brown
Photo by: Michael Tighe
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Usher In Chicago
Photo by: Raymond Boyd
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Snoop
Photo by: Derek Ridgers
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Gangstarr
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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Mariah Carey Recording
Photo by: Waring Abbott
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Prince at Wembley Arena
Photo by: Steve Rapport
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Kanye Portrait
Photo by: Jay Brooks
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Coolio Vibe Magazine 1995
Photo by: George Lange
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Rick Ross
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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Dizzee Rascal
Photo by: Andy Willsher
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Alicia Keys
Photo by: Samir Hussein
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Pharrell Smiling
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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John Legend
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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The Jackson Five by the Pool
Photo by: John Olson © The Life Picture Collection
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