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.

Derrick Darby, a Rutgers University professor who studies the intersection of hip-hop and political philosophy, explains how money, power, and influence led to Trump’s comeback.

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 ...

With Duo, Diamond D hopes to strike a balance between honoring Hip-Hop’s origins and resonating with today’s audience. “I want people to feel that authentic New York vibe. I’m not chasing trends—I’m ...

Beautiful Scars,' a single from 'Based on a True Story,' pokes fun at the actor's choice to reject the starring role in the ...

As with hip-hop, by the the mid-1980s house music had become a cultural force, spreading from Chicago to Detroit, to New York and, eventually, to the U.K.’s rave scene. Its emphasis on repetition, ...

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but ...