This past Saturday at the Missouri History Museum, one of hip-hop’s leading marketing executives broke down artists and their relationships to record labels in numbers that don’t add up to the quick ...
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) U.S. President Joe Biden, Terri Sewell and Steven Horsford seen onstage during The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference ...
Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...
It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...
An elegiac retelling of rap’s origins, Hip-Hop Is History also ends with a sense of hope. Buffy (Darren Robinson) of the Fat Boys in Chicago, 1985. This Juneteenth featured, among other festivities, a ...
Before Cheryl James took on the stage moniker of Salt in the iconic hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa, she wanted to revolutionize the world of office and administrative support. “First, I was going to be a ...
In this article, we delve into the vibrant intersection of flowers and hip hop culture, highlighting the powerful symbolism of red roses and other blooms. Learn how artists use floral imagery to ...
August 11 is National Hip-Hop Celebration Day! The celebration was made official by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last July, following the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In a speech on the Senate ...
Trill Hip Hop Shop in Phoenix is a haven for hip-hop enthusiasts, offering collectibles, music and streetwear. Owner Chuck Huus, a former b-boy, has created a space that celebrates hip-hop culture ...