On “This Man,” a sunset-evoking song on “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” Common raps, “Whether Grammy or Oscar, I keep the same posture.” He’s referring to the awards he’s amassed over his decades-long career ...

Hip-hop isn't exactly rock 'n' roll, but the genre has become a dominant force in the museum that honors the music made famous by Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Why it matters: Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby ...

For over 50 years, Hip-Hop has gifted the culture as we know it with a great deal. Not only has the genre introduced us to world-class talent, often taking up space in our hearts and memories, but ...

On May 1, 2001, legendary producer Pete Rock delivered his second solo album, PeteStrumentals — a project that not only cemented his place among hip hop’s elite beatmakers but also served as a love ...

The Burlington rapper and St. Albans producer-guitarist meld rap, rock, funk, pop and blues into a heady mix of new music that shows the best of all worlds. Almost 40 years after “Walk This Way,” the ...

Hip-hop’s biggest and brightest stars descended upon Newark, New Jersey, for another incredible year of music during the annual Rock The Bells Festival on June 28. The lineup featured a heavy-hitting ...

On this date in 1995, the Hip Hop community lost one of its most beloved and innovative figures when Fat Boys legend Darren ...

Hip-hop’s most celebrated festival returns as Rock The Bells announces its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. On Saturday, June 28, Rock The Bells will unite generations of rap royalty under one roof at ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Hip-hop legend KRS-One will bring his lyrical fire and cultural insight to Northeast Ohio this weekend, with two events that showcase both his intellect and performance prowess. At 7 ...

The Funky +1 icon tells AllHipHop it’s all thanks to Kid Capri. Busta Rhymes was elated to finally cross paths with MC Sha-Rock, who’s credited as the first female MC. In a video posted to Sha-Rock’s ...

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