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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Andre
Photo by: Andrew Cotterill
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Eric B & Rakim, 1987
Photo by: Derek Ridgers
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Gangstarr
Photo by: Jake Chessum
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Ice Cube 51 St
Photo by: Kevin Cummins
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RZA, Q Magazine
Photo by: Andrew Cotterill
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Beastie Boys & Run DMC in Amsterdam
Photo by: Mirrorpix
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Jay Z 1998
Photo by: Derrick Santini
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Notorious B.I.G. on stage
Photo by: Raymond Boyd
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Lil Kim
Photo by: Derrick Santini
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Massive Attack Photoshoot
Photo by: Derrick Santini
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Eazy-E, Compton
Photo by: Derek Ridgers
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Maxwell
Photo by: Derrick Santini
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Snoop, 1990
Photo by: Al Pereira
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Snoop, 1999
Photo by: Al Pereira
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Wu-Tang Clan Portrait
Photo by: Al Pereira
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Biggie, 2-Pac & Redman
Photo by: Al Pereira
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2 Pac in Chicago 1994
Photo by: Raymond Boyd
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Jay-Z Portrait
Photo by: Al Pereira
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Tupac in 1994
Photo by: Raymond Boyd
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