Visit an online experience on the origins of hip-hop by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Check out the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap that includes more than 120 ...

The harrowing experience, in which Mr. Thompson had to distill a half century of music—and egos—into 13 minutes, inspired “Hip-Hop Is History” (co-written with Ben Greenman). Mr. Thompson ...

Originally planned for release in 1995, Str8 Off Tha Streets was still in production when Eazy-E passed away on March 26, 1995, due to complications from AIDS. However, his Ruthless Records team ...

Ageism in hip-hop challenges older artists, with some embracing adulthood and overcoming stereotypes of a youth-only culture.

Brother Marquis pushed boundaries with 2 Live Crew and helped establish Miami’s place in Hip-hop history. His controversial yet influential work changed the landscape of rap music. Saafir 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 ...

And we have the Bronx, New York, to thank for birthing hip-hop, which is now one of the most popular genres in music history. New York hip-hop has become so massive that it can be pretty ...

But the best hip-hop albums show off a genre that’s come a long way since those 1970s block parties in the Bronx. These records really got into their stride in the mid-1980s, during the so-calle ...

This achievement not only showcased his talent but also solidified his place in the annals of hip-hop history. “Walk It Out” gained even more popularity with a remix featuring renowned artists ...