The screening of Wild Style highlights another milestone in Freddy's career. Widely considered one of the earliest films to portray hip-hop culture, the movie follows the fictional story of a graffiti ...

In the words of Law Roach, “They done f**ked up and made the Met [Gala] Black!” On fashion’s biggest night, that was certainly the case, thanks in part to some of rap and R&B’s favorites. Trending ...

After smashes like “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the artist from Louisville, Ky., is making a true musical shift to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album, “Monica.” ...

With his vibrant career in music and acting, the hip-hop star turns 54 today. Born on March 13, 1972, the Chicago native, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., was part of a rap trio called C.D.R ...

In music, reinvention isn’t just about switching up your sound — sometimes, it starts with the name. From early mixtape eras to full-on brand makeovers, plenty of artists have changed their stage ...

First a part of the late '80s, early '90s group N.W.A, the rapper later branched out into a “multi-platinum” solo music career and into acting.

As hip-hop has grown into a billion dollar industry, hooks from R&B singers have helped rappers take over the pop charts, and hip-hop has, in turn, influenced the changing sound of soul music. Rakim’s ...

Lord Sear, the DJ and hip-hop radio host who became a familiar voice to fans through his work on Shade 45, has died at the ...

Travis Scott and other prominent rap artists have filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court challenging the use of rap lyrics as evidence in a death penalty case. The case involves James Garfield ...

During Black Music Month, our focus is on celebrating both the generational sounds and the artists who created them, especially those who have passed away. Hip-hop emerged as a testament to resilience ...

Prominent rap artists and music industry figures have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of James ...