From this shared origin of technological experimentation, cultural resilience and creative ingenuity, hip-hop and house music grew into distinct yet globally influential movements. By the early 1980s, ...

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 ...

Rapsody is the third female rapper to win Best Melodic Rap Performance, following Lauryn Hill, who won the award in 1999 for ...

Kash Doll has emerged as a pivotal figure in the female rap scene, bringing attention to an interesting phenomenon in hip-hop naming conventions.

Before this single, Hip-Hop was largely stigmatized, perceived as an underground movement tied to the ghettos. With its release, the genre gained a fresh, marketable image, paving the way for its ...