There's just no ignoring the hick-hop phenomenon. It's spawned a reality show, viral videos and a thriving fringe scene, along with the traditional measure of country success — chart-topping singles.

Hip-hop has transformed music, and the world at large, since it was conceived 50 years ago. In a relatively short time, it's made a massive impact on every aspect of pop culture — and fortunately, ...

Sparky D, a well-known battle rapper from the mid-1980s, had struggled with drug addiction for years and was a survivor of ...

For more than 20 years John Holl has been covering the beer industry as a reporter and editor. He is the co-owner and editor of All About Beer. On-air he hosts the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast, the ...

Rap music often revolves around the artist, who gets the accolades, adoration and top billing. But at one time, there was a clear understanding in hip-hop that the DJ was at the top of the food chain.

The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap tracks the evolution of the genre from its music to its culture and to its people. "Everything that is part of hip-hop," says the Smithsonian's Dwandalyn ...

Greek hip-hop legends Imiskoumbria rocked a second consecutive sold-out concert at Release Athens, celebrating more than 30 ...

In case you hadn’t heard, hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. It started as a niche movement in New York in the early 1970s, and now, it is the world’s biggest genre of music and ...

The cultural impact, versatility, and popularity of the most iconic hip hop dance moves can’t be overstated. These moves are hypnotic for a reason: they’re the perfect liaison for connecting music and ...

A look at hip-hop’s transformative impact in honor of its 50th anniversary. Hip-hop was once narrowly thought of as a trend in music that would ultimately fizzle out. Now, at its 50th anniversary, hip ...