Funk Flex Winter Fest, hosted by the legendary DJ Funk Flex, delivered an electrifying night that showcased the diverse ...

Rapper Shad on sharing the richness of hip-hop with students taking a new course in Wilfrid Laurier University’s faculty of ...

Detroit’s rap scene is as raw and resilient as the city itself. Known for its blue-collar roots and unshakable pride, the D ...

Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely ...

Santa Ana artist Jay Taj wasn’t exactly raised on hip-hop music. But after naturally gravitating toward the genre in his ...

Atlanta isn’t just another stop on Hip Hop’s map — it’s a cultural epicenter that has shaped the sound, style, and future of ...

Examining how hip-hop lyrics have evolved over 50 years, reflecting changing social attitudes and sparking important ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a ...

By Gail Mitchell Well, 2024 is quickly drawing to a close. And what an eventful year it was in R&B/hip-hop and African music. No doubt still uppermost in the minds of many is the epic feud between ...

Nelly said the festival would be called the "Smokin' Hayride Festival 2025" and feature a blend of hip-hop and country music.

The year in hip-hop was defined by an epic battle between two of the genre’s biggest stars, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick’s decisive victory over Drizzy culminated in one of the year’s ...