Run-DMC
Hollis, Queens trio who brought hip-hop into the mainstream with rock-rap fusion, the Adidas deal, and Walk This Way — making them the first rap group on the cover of Rolling Stone.
The Collective
3 Members · Founded 1981 · Hollis, Queens, New York
| Name | Role | Years Active | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ RunFounding Member | MC | 1981–Present | View → |
| DMCFounding Member | MC | 1981–Present | View → |
| Jam Master JayFounding Member | DJ | 1981–2002 | View → |
Members with individual Pantheon profiles are linked above.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Hollis, Queens trio who brought hip-hop into the mainstream with rock-rap fusion, the Adidas deal, and Walk This Way — making them the first rap group on the cover of Rolling Stone
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2009)
first rap group on MTV
Rolling Stone cover
Grammy counts reflect group-level wins. Member solo awards not included.
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