As a core member of Terror Squad, Pun not only brought mainstream recognition to the crew but also helped push its sound to ...

Tariq Nasheed is the director of Microphone Check, a documentary about the hidden history of hip-hop. Watch the film’s trailer below.

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 ...

Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form move forward.

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

The Sugar Hill Gang Released Their Self Titled Debut LP 45 Years Ago Sugar Hill Gang Self Titled Debut 45 Years Ago ...

A History of Hip Hop Sampling with John Morrison and Josh Leidy is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Monmouth University in West Long ...

Discover the history of hip hop in Australia and how the country shaped its distinct voice within the genre. When most people think of Australia, their minds often wander to its breathtaking ...

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

Hip-Hop has long been a platform for artists to express their struggles, triumphs and deepest emotions. Hip-Hop has long been a platform for artists to express their struggles, triumphs and ...

Alaska may not be the first place you think of when considering hip-hop hubs of America, but with numerous artists coming from different cultures, backgrounds and locations spanning the state ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...