The Grammys massive salute to Hip-Hop 50 has received mixed reactions, with many noting the absence of rap icons during the televised performance. KRS-One, who did not participate in the show, ...

Even if you’re not the biggest hip-hop head, you probably heard this song around the time it came out. It was everywhere, after all. “Watch Me (Whip)” by Silento was the hot new dance craze tune back ...

Kendrick Lamar has had an unprecedented year, breaking numerous records and solidifying his status as one of the most influential rappers of all time. From historic Grammy wins to streaming milestones ...

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In every genre there are one-hit wonders. Including the competitive musical style of hip-hop. For every Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg, there are others working to make their way in the world of hip-hop music ...

Hey, young world. Here's a story about one measure of the distance hip-hop has traveled in its 50 years. Once upon a time, not long ago, to paraphrase a great rap storyteller, an 11-year-old in Queens ...

I love all kinds of music. I love all kinds of movies. I love rap music, therefore, you can probably guess that I also love rap movies. (And you’d be right!) I’ve discussed a few on this website, like ...

In the 1990's, many of the women in rap videos were scantily clad (if they were clad at all.) But Missy Elliott took a different approach. In her first music video, she wore a comically large black ...

As a lifelong listener and nearly life-long fan of hip-hop or rap music, it has become increasingly concerning in recent years to see the emergence of a negative trope or stereotype surrounding ...

In a musical world that for many years has been shaped by fixed stereotypes and social constraints, Sudanese female rappers ...