Rock The Bells
@RockTheBells
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Elevating Hip-Hop culture and the people who created it. We are the Champions of Hip-Hop. 🏆 Timeless Hip-Hop Is Priceless. Founded by @LLCOOLJ
Joined November 2017
WE’RE BACK 🥳.Busta. Remy. Redman. Scarface. Too Short. Boosie. Uptown Records Reunion & much more! .🎓 June 28 | Prudential Center, NJ.🛒 Tickets on sale now!.🎟️ Powered by The Black Promoters Collective.
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Dr. Dre’s “Still D.R.E.” Would never be the same 🔥🔥🔥S/O Sizzla
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“For 400 years you had your knees on our necks. A garden of evil with no seeds of respect.” . A message from our founder and CEO @LLCOOLJ #BlackLivesMatter
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No big deal, just two of the greatest to ever bless the mic, in the same place at the same time 🏆
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Hip-Hop celebrated the life of Dave and the legacy of @WeAreDeLaSoul TO! THE! FULLEST!🏆 This is why we cherish, celebrate and elevate this culture. De La Soul’s entire catalog available for streaming now. #trugoyforever🕊️🕊️🕊️. 🎥: IG: @robyndw
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That second verse when she put the burners on 💨💨💨 No matter what your native tongue, Hip-Hop is a universal language 🏆
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Please wish a Happy Birthday to Sister Souljah, whose verbal acrobatics know no limits. In 1999 she dropped her debut book, The Coldest Winter Ever, an impactful novel that helped shape a flock of writers. Her debut album, 360 Degrees of Power (1992), still hits with relevance
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When you talk about two absolute game changers 🤯🤯🤯 George Clinton X Stevie Wonder
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Happy Birthday to the legendary Shock.G. Shock was not only Humpty in the Digital Underground but he was a multi-instrumentalist, band leader, producer, MC and graphic artist. Let's all wish Shock G a Happy Heavenly Birthday 🕊️🕊️🕊️🎂🎂🎂
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The teacher had to make sure the student understood the assignment 🫡🫡🫡. 🎥: Natalie McClain
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ctor and entrepreneur Gene “Groove” Allen has died at age 60. As a member of Groove B. Chill, Allen was introduced to Hip-Hop on the Uptown’s Kickin’ It compilation. He would gain even more notoriety in House Party 1 and 2. He also appeared in Boomerang.
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Congratulations to The #BeastieBoys on getting their own street (Ludlow & Rivington) #RIPMCA
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In case you were wondering why they call him "Genius." Whether the lab is the studio or an actual lab GZA knows his way around. 🐝
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#TimelineCleanse: A pure moment between JAY-Z and his fellow New Yorker to brighten up your day .CC: @RexChapman
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DJ Clark Kent has passed at age 57. His family announced via IG that he passed on 10/24. Many first heard his name on Dana Dane’s 1987 debut album Dana Dane With Fame. He would eventually go on to play a pivotal role in the discovery of some of the greatest MC’s in Hip-Hop 🕊️🕊️🕊️
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Happy Birthday @thegodrakim. Since he came in the door in 1986 Rakim has released classic albums, raised the bar for Mcing and introduced a rhyme cadence that changed the game. Let’s all wish the God MC Rakim Allah a Happy Birthday 🎂🥳. 🎥: NPR
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This video will never not make me smile. Happy Heavenly born day #BizMarkie ❤️. 🎥: Claudine Joseph
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#RealRecognizeReal: @therealredman brings up a good point: who the hell tryna follow @IAmKRSOne on stage?… I’ll wait 🤔. 🎥: @wondertroy
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New music, Mom's Spaghetti and a #SuperBowl performance with #DrDre locked in. It's been a big year for #SlimShady and now that he's back in the lab with @SnoopDogg, we can't wait to see what's next. Happy Born Day @Eminem!🎂
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It was a historic day in Compton as #EazyE was honored with his own street in Compton, represented by his children and his mother Kathie Wright who was visibly emotional during her speech❤️ .#EazyStreet
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“Trying not to cry in front of all these white people.” - #JayZ during his induction speech at #RockHall2021 @rockhall 😂🏆
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The Rock The Bells family is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Mark “Prince Markie Dee” Morales earlier today. That voice and his presence can never be replaced. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. 🙏🏾🕊
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Run DMC, Kool Moe Dee and SpecialK of the Treacherous Three on ‘Graffiti Rock’
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#TimelineCleanse: When the dance challenge calls, @kingsfight10 makes sure the whole family answers together. We love to see it 👊🏾🌹 @RexChapman
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Since @PUSHA_T just did an album with half @kanyewest & half @Pharrell beats, this next one should be half @drdre and half ????
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Rock The Bells is heartbroken to hear about the passing of #TrugoyTheDove. His energy on the mic and the stage is unmatched, and his contribution to the culture is immeasurable. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. 🕊️🕊️🕊️. Read the full story:
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How dope it must’ve been to be a part of this movie 🏆. BTS footage of A.J. Johnson Tisha Xampbell @kidfromkidnplay & Play on the set of House Party
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Rock The Bells celebrates the life and legacy of Daniel Dumile aka the legendary MF DOOM. One of the most unique and endlessly fascinating artists in music, DOOM set a standard. Our thoughts are with his family and we mourn alongside fans everywhere.🙏🏾❤️ #MFDOOMForever #RIPMFDOOM
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Please show some love to the illustrious & praiseworthy @ImroxanneShante 🥳 This is amazing news.
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.@vincestaples calling for people to give @djjazzyjeff215 his 💐💐💐 is something we need more of 🏆
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Happy Birthday to the God MC, @thegodrakim. Drop YOUR favorite verse by the R and show some love to the lyrical blueprint 🎂
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Happy Birthday to Roxanne Shante. From creating rap’s first diss record to becoming one of Hip-Hop’s best battle MC’s, the First Lady of The Juice Crew and host of Have A Nice Day on Rock The Bells Radio continues to represent Hip-Hop. Show her some born day love! 💐💐💐🎂🎂🎂
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From 'The Slim Shady LP' to 'MTBMB' which @eminem phase is your favorite? Via @EminemLounge #HipHopArt #Eminem
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Give Suga Free a pen and a nickel and he’s going to give you a hot 16
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.@snoopdogg still got it. Also, this might be one of the best songs with no hook ever made. #ThaShiznit
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On this day in 2011, Hip-Hop lost one of the most creative, charismatic multitalented artists to ever touch the mic, bless the stage or finesse the boards. Heavy D was really the complete package as a creative, executive and a human. #RIPHeavyD
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.@Eminem paying homage to the culture and artists that influenced him is the content we’re here for 💐🏆 #HipHopWins . 🎥: @BelowTheHipHop
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#FlavorFlav handing out snacks and always bringing positivity wherever he goes. 🎥: @lofrench_
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#RealRecognizeReal: Kid from Kid N Play and @thegodrakim embrace backstage at the L.A. stop of #TheFORCETour
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Absolutely heartbroken 💔 Thank you for everything you did for the culture #AngieStone Your legacy is cemented
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Okay Morgan Freeman! Raise your hand if you knew the voice of God had that Hip-Hop before Hip-Hop energy?
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Dope to see @icecube & @UncleRUSH are @FINALLEVEL fans just like us 💪🫡 congrats Iceberg on the well deserved Hollywood Star ⭐️
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Happy Birthday to one of Hip-Hop's most important ambassadors, Fab 5 Freddy. From his time as a Graf artist in the Fab 5 & his work with Hip-Hop's first film, Wild Style to his stint as the first host of Yo! MTV Raps Freddy has always been a bridge within the culture. 🎂🎂🎂
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@Nelly_Mo says @WESTCOASTDOC is the greatest “what if” in Hip-Hop and his argument is a good one. What do you think? . Never forget the work D.O.C put in with the ✍️ on other classic projects too 🐐
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This footage of @DelHIERO spittin' with a young @BustaRhymes & Leaders Of The New School belongs in the Met. 👊🏾🏆 #ClassicHipHop
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The Pharcyde surprised the L.A. crowd and brought out Skee-Lo who performed “I Wish” 🔥🔥🔥
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to @LLCOOLJ: The 🐐, Def Jam’s first solo superstar and, of course, Rock The Bells’ Founder-In-Chief. Thank you for going above and beyond to make sure this culture we love is celebrated, elevated & primed to shine from ‘73 ‘til infinity.
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Unequivocal flow and the energy to match. They just don’t make ‘em like Heavy D 💪🕊🔥. 🎥: In Living Color
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NBD, just four of the greatest musical talents of our generation in one photo. @MissyElliott @sosobrat @LilKim & #RIPAaliyah ♥️
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.@Eminem getting @WESTCOASTDOC to clarify a bar he's been wondering about for 30+ years (from “Mind Blowin”) is one of those special moments between two virtuosos of the pen. #RealRecognizeReal 🏆
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Let’s take a moment to wish a Happy Born Day to the good doctor that put it all together and moreover that has given us decades of excellence and always helped Hip-Hop reach unprecedented heights. Happy birthday @drdre! 🎂🎈
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From the first rhyme she ever spit until now, @MissyElliott's indelible mark on Hip-Hop continues to move the culture forward.
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I think we just became a @ciara Stan account ❤️ and of course #Busta & #SpliffStarr always always always all love
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As we celebrate the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, let's just take a second to appreciate the talent in this photo. Respect the architects @maryjblige @LilKim @MissyElliott 👑
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21 years of @eminem’s The Slim Shady LP!! Released February 23, 1999, this album was Eminem’s first release on a major label — Aftermath Entertainment & Interscope Records. The Slim Shady LP has been certified quadruple platinum and has won 2 Grammy’s!! #TIMELESS #StrictlyOG
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.@Nas spittin’ “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” while reppin’ #NWA on the hat at his Grammy party is various levels of classic. 🔥🏆. Via: @fakeshoredrive
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In a scene that looks like it directly inspired '8 Mile,' @eminem and the late great proof, spit shit off the top of the dome for their interview with MTV back when they were first starting out. #HBD #SlimShady #RIPProof
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Heavy D performing performing live will never get old. Often imitated, never duplicated, criminally underrated. #RIPHeavyD
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The legendary Roy Ayers has passed away at 84. Ayers would enjoy success in the 70s & 80s as a solo artist, & with his band Ubiquity. His recordings provided the soundbed for ATCQ, Mary J. Blige, Brand Nubian & many more. R.I.P. Roy Ayers 🕊️🕊️🕊️
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When you gotta keep the rain away but it's also westside 'til you die. 🎥: @2pac_side #2pac #thuglife
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#LegendsOnly: when @@IAMQUEENLATIFAH decides to pop in and take the party to another level by blessing the 🎤🎤🎤🏆. 🎥: @jeanbaylor
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When @MissyElliott told @JanetJackson she missed her, Ms. Jackson hopped on a flight from London to come kick it. If that's not #RealRecognizeReal then we just quit the game.
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Condolences to the legend’s family and loved ones 🕊️🕊️🕊️
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#RealRecognizeReal: Shock G saw something in 2Pac early on, and helped give the emerging star a platform for the world to see his gift. #RIP2Pac #RIPShockG
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Congrats to #SummerofSoulMovie and @questlove on winning the Academy Award for “Best Documentary Feature”. #Oscars👏🏾. “This is about marginalized people in Harlem that needed to heal from pain,” The Roots legend said as he accepted during his acceptance speech for #SummerofSoul
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Happy Birthday to the rhyme animal @MrChuckD. As the frontman for one of Hip-Hop's greatest acts, Chuck taught a generation & set off the mind revolution with hits like 'Welcolme To The Terrordome', 'Rebel Without A Pause' & 'Fight The Power'. Let's wish Chuck a Happy Birthday!🥳
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KRS-ONE in front of his own mural (by @jorit) is the ultimate flex and we love to see it 💪.📸: @Jboogielove
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There really isn’t any part of life that Hip-Hop doesn’t make better 🏆 If anyone knows who this is please @ so we can give these 💐. 🎥: @duovocals
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