The evolution of hip-hop styles go hand in hand with the growth of Hip-hop as a music genre. Explore the trend's ...
The Art Gallery of Ontario recently welcomed The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. The exhibit ...
Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.
While the debate over the true origins of Southern Hip-Hop continues, there’s no denying Uncle Luke’s commercial impact during the 1980s. With 2 Live Crew, he dominated the Miami bass sound, achieving ...
There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...
Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...
Hip-hop might have been birthed in the ‘80s; however it wasn't until the ‘90s when the genre started to take off. It was an era of legends like Nas, the Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, and more who ...