Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. My freshman year at Morehouse College in 1997-98 was transformative.

When it comes to the boom bap, no group did it better than Gang Starr. The legendary rap duo of DJ Premier and the late wordsmith Guru are the pure embodiment of hip-hop’s essence of dope beats and ...

Twenty years ago, it looked as if Gang Starr was done for good. Birthed from Gang Starr's literal trials and tribulations, Moment of Truth saw the duo adopt a polished sound that matched the times ...

It used to be that the DJ/MC team was the rule in hip hop, not the exception. Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay, Eric B. and Rakim, Public Enemy and Terminator X: Not many groups were composed of just MCs ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Gang Starr released their fifth studio album Moment Of Truth, marking 28 years since one of the most respected and introspective projects in the culture. Released in ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Gangstarr, comprised of the legendary Guru and DJ Premier, released their fifth studio album, Moment of Truth, on March 31, 1998. The album was a defining moment for ...