Hip-hop has always been loud on the surface. Heavy drums, bold hooks, statements that refuse to whisper. Yet beneath that ...
Sexual objectification of women is present in many male rap artists’ songs, but female artists are flipping that narrative with songs that uplift women and promote empowerment. (Frank Schwichtenberg / ...
Most people would never put Shakespeare and Kendrick Lamar in the same sentence. One composed sonnets for the Elizabethan ...
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre’s massive influence and global reach, there are still many misconceptions ...
The Hip Hop Convene wrapped up Friday night, featuring women in hip-hop, Klevah and TRUTH of Mother Nature, Asha Omega and ...
The phenomenon has threaded through society since it was born in the Bronx in 1973. Hip-hop is on radio, television, fashion and sports arenas. This year the movement is celebrating a special birthday ...
Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.
Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...