In 2023, hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary since its birth in The Bronx, New York. This influential genre has transcended borders and profoundly impacted Latin American culture. From its ...

Hip-hop‘s journey from underground movement to global cultural force spans five decades of evolution, during which lyrical content has both reflected and influenced societal changes. Industry experts ...

Storytelling remains a cornerstone of hip-hop, offering artists a way to connect with audiences through vivid narratives and powerful themes. Hip-hop is more than beats and rhymes; it is a platform ...

Hip-hop and cannabis didn’t just grow side by side — they sparked a lifestyle revolution. From early lyrical nods to billion-dollar ventures by Jay-Z and Wiz Khalifa, this post explores how artists ...

It’s a strange feeling having your “Day Ones” — the people who believed in you before you believed in yourself — not be around to see how the story is going. I doubt I would have gotten into college ...

The debut documentary by editor J.M. Harper ('Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy') focuses on the the U.S criminal justice system's reliance on hip-hop songs to provide evidence against defendants. By Jordan ...

She remains the most recent Black woman to win album of the year at the Grammys. Singer, songwriter, producer, rapper and multi-hyphenate Lauryn Hill is a household name for a reason. The eight-time ...

Sampling originated from DJ Kool Herc's Merry-Go-Round technique. Over time, the technique evolved and has created hip-hop songs with ties that go back decades. The legal battles with clearing samples ...

Of the last 25 years, there are few figures in the world of sports that had a larger impact on their sport and pop culture than Kobe Bryant. As a five-time champion and 2008 MVP with the Lakers, ...

From 1982 to 2020, here are 15 memorable records and lyrics rooted in protest. Decades before "Black Lives Matter" became a global hashtag touted by celebrities and leading politicians, hip-hop ...

When Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins was growing up, talking about your feelings could be dangerous. Jeezy – as the Grammy-winning hip-hop artist is now known – grew up in Georgia in a neighborhood where poverty ...

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is seen on a monitor as he waits for a virtual appearance before a Fulton County magistrate judge on May 10, 2022. (Arvin ...