Russell Simmons to help DJ Kool Herc

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe ongoing story about DJ Kool Herc has been shocking, to say the least. Had it not been for Kool Herc, hip hop may not have become the multimillion dollar industry it is. Despite laying the groundwork, he did not even have enough money to pay his medical bills.Recently, the legendary hip hopper was having health issues and spent time in the hospital

DJ Kool Herc blasts the Health Care System

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAs one of hip hop's founding fathers, DJ Kool Herc had almost fallen completely from the news. But, over the past few weeks, Herc has been at the top of the headlines. An illness has landed the famous DJ in the hospital.DJ Premier has been releasing information about DJ Kool Herc. It was revealed that Kool Herc could not afford his medical bills.

DJ Kool Herc has been Hospitalized and in Need of Financial Help

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThings are not looking too good for one of the men who helped establish hip hop. Ever since the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc has been making hip hop music. However, at the time, hip hop artists were not getting paid by the millions.In the 1990s, DJ Premier rose to become one of the top DJs in the hip hop industry. One of Premo's main influences was Kool Herc.