Stories like Caz’s and many others from hip-hop’s history will be a part of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. It’s permanent space now under construction on Exterior Street in the South Bronx.

"Grandmaster Caz was singlehandedly, undeniably the greatest influence of my hip-hop life. He was the prototype of the Fresh Prince," Smith explained. "He was one of hip-hop's first storytellers.

Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante and Kool Moe Dee are being honored at the 2024 Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards for their cultural contributions and lasting influence on the genre of rap. The 2nd annual ...

Her audience included DMC, Grandmaster Caz, the Funky 4 + 1’s Sha-Rock, and the Fearless Four’s Mighty Mike C — four of the genre’s trailblazers who were also visiting the site.

Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante, and Kool Moe Dee are set to be honored at the 2024 Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards for their immense contributions and lasting influence on the evolution of rap.

A plethora of hip-hop luminaries will feature on the show, including Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Caz, Jadakiss, Method Man, Rev Run, Roxanne Shante, Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, and Marley Mal.

Blaze Magazine’ voted Grandmaster Caz as the 11th Greatest Emcee of All Time, is the associate producer and star of 50 Years of Hip Hop Meets R&B meets Jazz Unity Fest at Actors Temple, 339 West ...

Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante and Kool Moe Dee are being honored at the 2024 Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards for their cultural contributions and lasting influence on the genre of rap.

Of course, it isn't the first time Will has expressed his appreciation for Grandmaster Caz. During a conversation with Spike Lee in November 2021, Smith shouted out Caz for inspiring his hip-hop ...