New York Artists Who Defined the Hip-Hop, R&B Blueprint

"The release of 50 Cent's controversial Netflix documentary " Sean Combs: The Reckoning, " has done more than just shine a light on one now-disgraced mogul; it has forced fans to confront the enduring tragedy at the core of hip-hop history. The series not only renews scrutiny of Combs's inner circle, but the infamous East Coast-West Coast rivalry between The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur is once again being revisited, along with its fatal, lasting impact on the culture."

"Sean "Diddy" Combs - Harlem, NY Before the career-breaking scandals surfaced, Sean Combs spent nearly three decades building a global brand. Under his successive monikers, from "Puffy" to "Diddy" to "Brother Love," Combs became a mogul who significantly shaped music and hip-hop culture. Driven by his New York roots, his impact is evident through the groups he developed and produced, including Junior M.A.F.I.A., Total, Danity Kane and Day 26, among others."

"The Notorious B.I.G. put Brooklyn on the map with his storytelling and unique flow. His debut album "Ready to Die," led by the timeless anthem "Juicy," remains one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. Run DMC - Queens, NY At the height of the hip-hop, Run DMC revolutionized the rap genre from the streets of Queens to the global stages."

The release of 50 Cent's Netflix documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" intensified scrutiny of Sean Combs and his inner circle while forcing reckoning with hip-hop's enduring tragedies. Renewed attention revived examination of the East Coast–West Coast rivalry between The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur and its fatal, lasting cultural consequences. New York City, as hip-hop's birthplace, continues to generate powerful artists across all five boroughs who evolved the genre's sound and expanded its global reach. A curated list traces influential figures from Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers and the Bronx, highlighting legacies from Run DMC, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX and others.

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