How Run-DMC Made Christmas Cool for Hip-Hop

Christmas in Hollis” almost didn’t happen. According to Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, when Bill Adler, Def Jam Recordings’ first ...
The Source Magazine

Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Classic ‘Christmas In Hollis’ Single 38 Years Ago

On this day, 38 years ago, the legendary Queens trio Run DMC delivered one of the most beloved holiday anthems in rap history with the release of their single “Christmas in Hollis”. The track first ...
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Rap royalty, Run-DMC co-founder comes to Bay Ridge

BAY RIDGE — One of the true pioneers of hip-hop music, Darryl McDaniels, founding member of the iconic rap trio Run-DMC, paid a visit to the southwest corner of Brooklyn on Sunday to promote his new ...
The Eagle

25 Songs of Christmas, Day 5: Run-DMC's 'Christmas in Hollis'

Easily the best rap Christmas song ever (though The Treacherous Three's more-NSFW Christmas Rap from Beat Street has its merits). Run-DMC's video is super corny, but that opening beat is irresistible.