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10 Facts About Run-DMC’s "Christmas In Hollis"

In 1987, hip-hop was ascendant—and so were Run-DMC, mega-selling ambassadors of the previously underground genre. Fresh off their 1986 smash hit album Raising Hell, the trio from the Hollis ... read more

We talk Run-DMC’s “Christmas In Hollis” with DMC himself

The A.V. Club loves the holiday season, and we also love opening small doors and eating the stale chocolate lurking behind them. We’ve found a way to combine those things with our love of pop culture, ... read more

EXCLUSIVE: Run-DMC’s Christmas In Hollis: 25 Years, $109 Million Later

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Run-DMC Perform ‘Christmas in Hollis’ for First Time in 2 Decades for Disney Holiday Special: Exclusive Video

The Black Eyed Peas introduced the hip-hop group after their performances of "A Cold Christmas" and "I Gotta Feeling." By Rania Aniftos ‘Tis the season, and The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical ... read more

It's Christmas time in Hollis with Run-DMC

was also a hit on MTV. Its quirky premise of the hip-hop trio catching Santa and his elf in the act played into the song's playful tone -- although one would be hard-pressed to not to recognize its ... read more

Rev Run Reflects on His Legendary Career, ‘Christmas in Hollis’ and Why He Loves Bruno Mars

“I’m the king of rock/there is none higher/sucker MCs should call me sire.” Though Rev. Run first boasted of this back in 1985 on the title track to Run-DMC’s “King of Rock” album, he continues to be ... read more

Run-D.M.C.’s ‘Christmas In Hollis’ at 30: Darryl McDaniels on Keith Haring, ‘Die Hard’ & His ‘Real’ Rhyme

Thirty years ago this Oct. 12, A&M Records released the Special Olympics benefit LP A Very Special Christmas. By Ron Hart Thirty years ago this Oct. 12, A&M Records released the Special Olympics ... read more

Watch Run-DMC Perform “Christmas In Hollis” For First Time In Nearly 20 Years

The remaining members of Run-DMC performed their classic “Christmas In Hollis” for the first time in nearly two decades for The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, a special that ... read more

Why Run-DMC didn’t want to make ‘Christmas in Hollis’

Run-DMC, from left: Darryl McDaniels (DMC), Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) and Joseph Simons (Run). Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Shopping for the holidays is stressful enough to send anyone ... read more

Interview: DMC Talks "Christmas in Hollis" and Kanye West x adidas

How did this project come about? It’s just crazy. I mean first of all, they did the JMJ (Jam Master Jay) sneaker, then they did the “My adidas" ’86 sneaker and adidas always wanted to do special ... read more