Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When J. Edson “House” Magaña moved to Phoenix in 1990 he was 17, alone and hoping for a fresh start away from the gang violence ...

A genre’s global rise: Hip hop has grown from a niche movement into the world’s leading music genre, powered by cultural influence and digital platforms. Digital Underground’s impact: With hits like ...

OPINION: “Light-Years” isn’t about chasing their younger selves—it’s about showing that hip-hop’s elders can still create, contribute, and command the culture. Editor’s note: The following article is ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs certainly do. While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s ...

Late Hip-Hop Legends Live Again in New Animated Video originally appeared on Parade. The hip-hop community has lost its share of legends over the years. De La Soul member Trugoy the Dove (born David ...

Hip-hop, a cultural force that emerged from the streets, has gifted the world with iconic figures who revolutionized the music industry and impacted global culture. However, the grim reality remains ...

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Earlier this year, when we asked Phonte and Big Pooh of Little Brother about new music, Pooh told us, “Right now, our focus is on getting that documentary finished. Once we get through that process, ...

The basketball court at East Orange’s Oval Park has just been Naughtified. The city dedicated the court to Illtown legends Naughty By Nature with a ceremony Friday. The rebuilding of the basketball ...

Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs certainly do. While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre's most popular ...