What is the first hip-hop record label?

The first hip-hop record label is often considered to be Sugar Hill Records, founded in 1979 by Sylvia Robinson, her husband Joe, and their son, Lonnie. The label is best known for releasing the iconic track "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang, which is credited with bringing hip-hop into mainstream music. Sugar Hill Records played a crucial role in popularizing the genre and launching the careers of several early hip-hop artists.