Redman and Black Thought of the Roots talk about the art of lyricism, early hip-hop inspiration, skydiving, wellness, and more in this new interview.

Fifty years after critics dismissed hip-hop as a passing fad, Grammy winner LL COOL J is taking viewers back to the genre's authentic New York roots with his new docuseries "Hip Hop Was Born Here," ...

After over two decades helping kids learn through hip-hop, Dyalekt is sharing a message with all the educators Harvard Dyalekt, an educator who incorporates hip-hop into his subject matters, is ...

The Public Enemy founder will headlines NJPAC's "Social Justice Through Spoken Word" event, uniting hip-hop pioneers with ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On this episode of The Scruffy City Beat, WBIR’s podcast about music in Knoxville, we’re talking with Jarius Bush, a local hip-hop artist and one of the key leaders of the Good Guy ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Bob the Drag Queen about his new book, "Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert," in which Tubman returns to life and wants to use hip-hop to spread her message. You can call ...

Aug. 11 is hip-hop’s official birthday. On this day, 52 years ago, not only was a genre of music born, but a culture was birthed too. This culture would go on to create industries that made ...

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Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Aug. 22-24. Each week, the ...

Trill Hip Hop Shop in Phoenix is a haven for hip-hop enthusiasts, offering collectibles, music and streetwear. Owner Chuck Huus, a former b-boy, has created a space that celebrates hip-hop culture ...

As frontman of one of rap music’s most enduring, outspoken and visionary groups, Chuck D is uniquely placed to offer an ...