Strings, brass and percussion are at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, but now, there's a new member to the ...

Johns Hopkins' Multi-Talented Professor Pioneers First-Ever Hip-Hop Degree Program Wendel Patrick's visionary Bachelor’s Degree in Hip-Hop launches in Fall '25 ...

Milwaukee’s rap artists are carving out their own lane – blending regional influences, building grassroots movements and proving that the 414 has a sound all its own.

Scottsdale resident Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, routinely encounters surprised reactions when people learn about his career. Conversations quickly turn to his multifaceted roles as a ...

In Nizamuddin dargah’s shadow, young rappers are giving Sufi culture a hip-hop spin. “Qawwali doesn’t let us say what we want ...

For those who lived through it, “Self Destruction” wasn’t just another song—it was a cultural moment, an urgent message ...

As Chimchilla, Mez has worked with artists including Seddy Hendrinx, Joey Fatts, Tony Shnnow, Dej Loaf and Kalan.FrFr, as ...

These rappers overcame legal challenges and proved their innocence in the court of law. The hip-hop community is celebrating A$AP Rocky’s acquittal for multiple ...

Music videos on MTV gave hip-hop a new medium for storytelling ... with drum machines like the Roland TR-808 and 909 to create hypnotic beats. Knuckles, known as the “Godfather of House ...

Thanks to a Super Bowl-fueled surge, the single breaks its tie with SZA's "Kill Bill" for the most weeks at the top of the chart. By Trevor Anderson Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” adds ...

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look at Dallas rapper ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...