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As Hip-Hop Nears Its 50th Birthday, It’s Time to Celebrate

Author Big TeddyBear
DJ Ralph McDaniels will host the Spread Love Hip-Hop Jam in New York City to celebrate the genre's 49th birthday, with big things in the works for next year's 50th.

Congratulations hip-hop you’re about to turn 49…which means the next year is gonna be huge!

That’s right, hip hop turns 49 on Aug 11th and a huge celebration is planned of course. Brand Nubian, Special Ed, Black Sheep, Smif-n-wesson and more headline this year’s celebration concert “Spread Love Hip Hop Jam” going down in New York City, the birthplace of Hip Hop!

As the genre continues to grow many more inspired people, the culture’s legendary pioneers like, Ralph McDaniels and Dj Premier are laying the ground work. New new compilation albums from big names like Nas, Slick Rick and even North Carolina’s Rapsody are in the works! Plus Films and documentaries are rolling out just in time for the Bigger which is Hip Hop turning 50!!

We all look forward to it!!!

That reminds us, as we approach 2023, we’re going to start taking a look behind the scenes at 50 of the best names in Hip-Hop history, to honor that 50th birthday. Watch for more on that coming soon.

The Big Teddy Bear (DJ DRocc) is holding it down as Programming Director for Foxy 99 and 107.7 the Bounce in Fayetteville. A Fayetteville native and graduate of E.E. Smith High School, he made a name for himself in the early 90's after DJ’ing at popular Clubs. DRocc is a huge fan and writes about music and sports, and is passionate about Hip Hop culture.

Spooky Summer Road Trips in North Carolina and South Carolina

  • Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum: Littleton, North Carolina

    Come see Jesse Walker tell his experience to see Bigfoot at the museum.

    Posted by Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum on Saturday, April 16, 2022

    From VisitNC.com:
    This museum is dedicated to the study and display of creatures and phenomena not recognized by traditional science. This is your chance to go on a ghost hunt, search for bigfoot on Medoc Mountain State Park and detect paranormal activity with at K-II meter. The museum, “not your normal museum”, is located in the heart of historic Littleton. There you can explore Bigfoot cast, haunted dolls and more.

  • Uwharrie National Forest NC: Bigfoot sightings

    The Uwharrie National Forest has long had reported sightings of a large, ape-like creature in it’s depths. Now, while this could just be someone’s drunk, hairy uncle out for a camping holiday, witness seem to think otherwise. Even as recent as April 2022, there have been sightings according to website (https://nexusnewsfeed.com/article/unexplained/bigfoot-encounters-recently-reported-at-uwharrie-national-forest-nc-yates-place-campground/)

  • USS North Carolina: Wilmington, NC

    Said to be haunted by a young male with blonde hair, this spirit is often seen in the passageways aboard the massive vessel. Employees and guests alike have experienced paranormal activity while on the USS North Carolina, which now serves as a museum at Eagle’s Island in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp: Bishopville, SC

    Bishopville, SC is proud to be the home of the Lizardman. Since 1988 there have been sightings of this bold cryptid, even as close as the Lizardman charging at passing cars.

  • Normie, Lake Norman Monster: NC

    Sightings of Normie, the Lake Norman Monster are so frequent, there is a website to report them! “Have you seen something strange while boating or fishing on Lake Norman? Have you seen strange things in the water from the deck of your boat, waterfront home, condo, or rental property on Lake Norman? You’re not alone. Hundreds of people have reported seeing something strange in the waters of Lake Norman.”

  • Chatham Country Vortex formally The Devil's Tramping Ground

    Alleged to be one the most haunted locations in North Carolina, the legend of The Devil’s Tramping Ground has mystified curious visitors for over 120 years. According to Grunge.com, the patch got its name because the devil supposedly manifests there so he can plan mischief. One legend is that if a visitor puts anything in the middle of the patch, it will be tossed away by the next morning, because the devil is nothing if not tidy, apparently. Another states that animals give the area a wide berth and won’t cross it. Still others say that they’ve seen red, glowing eyes in the circle.

  • Brown Mountain Lights

    Aliens? Ghosts? The answer is unclear but the experience is pretty spectacular! Burke County, NC is home to the Brown Mountain Lights. No one denies they exist, the controversy is what are they exactly? Adventurous hikers and campers almost always come back with a story to tell!

  • Blackbeard's Ghost at Ocracoke Island

    Ocracoke Island is alleged to be the home of Blackbeard’s ghost (aka Edward Teach). After adopted the island as his favorite locale to spend his days, he terrorized ships en route to the Carolinas. On November 22, 1718 Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood sent a ship commanded by John Maynard down to the North Carolina coast to track down and kill Blackbeard. Maynard surprised Blackbeard and a skeleton crew anchored at Teach’s Hole. In the ferocious battle that followed, Blackbeard was shot five times and stabbed no less than twenty. The pirate crew was all killed or captured. Now legend has it that Blackbeard’s ghost haunts the spot known as Teach’s Hole. Many people have reported seeing a strange light moving beneath the water in the cove. This ghostly light is thought by some to be Blackbeard’s spirit, cruising the waters and hearing a his voice calling on the wind.

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