Hip-hop icons from Queens

Queens holds a prominent place in the history of hip-hop, producing some of the greatest stars and hit songs we continue to enjoy today.

Run DMC, from Hollis, Queens, is widely considered to be one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Joseph Simmons, now known as Reverend Run; DMC, who is Darryl McDaniel, and the late DJ Jam Master Jay took 1980s hip-hop beyond existing borders, both artistic and geographic. They took chances, like partnering with rock group Aerosmith to create the hit song, "Walk This Way."

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