The late summer months of August and September celebrate both the anniversary of hip-hop as well as Hispanic heritage, a fitting combination since Hispanic culture and sound have had a significant ...

Hip-Hop Evolution Season 4 is the latest season of the popular music documentary series that chronicles the rise of hip-hop music. Hosted by Canadian rapper Shad, the series takes a deep dive into the ...

A wave of 2026 music festivals and cultural events is spotlighting hip-hop’s enduring influence, from grassroots community spaces to global stages. Recent announcements highlight high-profile concerts ...

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Explore 5 AI-driven hip-hop artists and projects changing the future of rap, from virtual rappers and AI-generated voices to experimental music collectives and royalty-free licensing trends.

Music artists MC Lyte, Saweetie, acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and host Leslie Segar, known as Big Lez, and Sierra Lever, Head of HipHop and R&B at Amazon Music, dropped gems on their respective ...

As the 50th year of hip-hop comes to a close, the AFRO salutes the pioneers of hip-hop and those who have sustained the genre for 50 years and those who carry it into the future. Started on Aug. 11, ...

Sampling has been the heartbeat of hip hop since its birth, transforming fragments of old records into entirely new anthems. From vinyl crate digging to digital platforms, producers use creative chops ...

From humble rope chains in the Bronx to diamond-encrusted statement pieces on global stages, hip hop jewelry has evolved into a symbol of culture, identity, and triumph. Hip hop is more than ...

The brand new music docuseries Hip Hop Was Born Here premieres exclusively on Paramount Plus Tuesday, July 22. Cord cutters who have yet to explore Paramount Plus can enjoy a 7-day free trial before ...

When rapper Andre 3000 told the jeering crowd at the Source Awards held in New York “the South got something to say” in 1995, it signaled to the hip-hop community that Atlanta was on its way to become ...

Doechii at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for her "Alligator Bites Never Heal" tour 2024 (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) Within the dynamic landscape of hip-hop, Doechii has established herself as one ...