Several MCs including 50 Cent, Missy Elliot and DMX went through some incredibly difficult times to achieve success.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Bob the Drag Queen about his new book, "Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert," in which Tubman returns to life and wants to use hip-hop to spread her message.

Underground rapper Papoose and boxing heavyweight champion Claressa Shields have been in the media spotlight ever since the news about their relationship became public.

In another reminder that research funding is a big deal for colleges, Georgia State University announced it had reached an all-time high in research and development expenditures, investing $237.49 ...

HANGZHOU, China (AP) — Young fans, some sporting spiky mohawks, slam-danced and stage-dived as the music blasted into the ...

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A violent scene unfolded in downtown Memphis this afternoon, March 22, 2025, when Houston rapper Sauce Walka was shot and his ...

Sampling isn’t just recycling old sounds—it’s a powerful form of musical storytelling that bridges generations, honors ...

As we continue to honor the life and legacy of the legendary vocalist, Hip-Hop Wired has compiled 10 songs that sampled Roberta Flack’s music. My first time hearing Roberta Flack occurred when I ...

Lord Sko opens up about his Roc Nation deal, dream collaborations, why he's the Jeff Hardy of Hip-Hop, and his unusual encounter with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Rap and Hip-Hop culture has struck a chord with audiences across India, offering a platform for unfiltered self-expression.

In “Straight Loops, Light & Soul,” a project evoking Roy DeCarava’s Harlem jazz pictures and the music of J Dilla, Williams ...