From Hip Hop pioneers to gospel legends, these Black music icons who died in 2025 shaped generations and the culture. See our ...

A.D. Carson’s new book, Being Dope: Hip Hop and Theory through Mixtape Memoir, explores race, history and culture through ...

Slang and fashion are two relatively well-known facets of our society that stem from hip-hop. Whether it’s a unique catchphrase or a physical, nonverbal greeting, hip-hop’s influence on how we ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this year’s awards, taking place on Feb. 2, hip-hop and house ...

The evolution of twerking in hip-hop culture is a testament to the power of dance as a form of communication and identity. Twerking has become one of the most recognizable and talked-about dance moves ...

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre’s massive influence and global reach, there are still many misconceptions ...

Wale opens up about his viral BET Awards moment with Kai Cenat and why it left a lasting impact. Hear his side and what he ...

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

RAW: WHERE'S SANTA? 2025 MARKS NORAD TRACKER'S 70TH YEAR OK: RESTAURANT RALLIES TO SAVE NEIGHBOR OR: ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPER ...

How the artist's lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' could suppress a vital part of hip-hop culture. By Touré It’s been a year since the Pop Out, and the reverberations from the Kendrick vs ...

AND IN THE END, I WON’T BE SHY LISTENING TO HIP HOP MUSIC. I JUST KEEP MY HEAD UP AND I’M JUST GRINDING IT OUT, ANALYZING THE LYRICS. AND SO HERE ARE SET OF LYRICS, SOMETHING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT ...

Snoop Dogg's Doggyland series is heading to bookstores with a new board book collection launching in 2026 to help kids learn ...