Hip-hop and the hustle have always gone hand in hand. From flipping mixtapes on street corners to launching billion-dollar brands, rap icons have built empires by staying ahead of the curve.

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

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 ...

Flau’Jae Johnson will lead her LSU women’s basketball team into an Elite Eight matchup with No. 1 overall seed UCLA in the women's 2025 NCAA Tournament. It’s a familiar position for Johnson, a junior ...

The emergence of hip-hop forever changed music and culture, leaving its mark on the game of football and captivating generations of fans around the world. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of ...