Chisolm formed the group in Columbia, South Carolina in 1979 along with Angie B and Cheryl the Pearl. Their 1979 single “Funk You Up,” was the first rap hit performed by women. Also, their first album, “Sugar Hill Presents The Sequence” in 1980 was the first rap record released on vinyl by an all-female group.

The next two months in Reno-Tahoe have a stacked lineup of rap and hip-hop concerts including both established legends and rap fusion innovators.

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often confusing. Two terms, hip-hop vs rap, are constantly used.

Arika Bambaataa, a rap and hip-hop pioneer who faced disturbing sexual abuse accusations later in life, has died. He was 67. TMZ reported that Bambaataa died from complications from a battle with cancer at about 3 a.

Dajae Williams, a Kirkwood High Hall of Fame inductee and former NASA engineer, is helping kids connect with STEM through music and movement.

The program was founded by Brandon “Griot B” Brown, who previously worked as an educator in Richmond, California.

New York hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68. TMZ reported he died from complications of cancer early April 9, just days away from his April 17 birthday, in Pennsylvania. USA TODAY has reached out to Bambaataa's representatives.