There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

Hip-hop is no longer solely youth culture; it’s just culture, with cross-generational scenes full of artists intent on capturing their era’s zeitgeist. But Raekwon The Chef’s latest solo album, The ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...

You simply can’t get a party started today without a ready dose of New York hip-hop. The pithy candor of Ice Spice promises an intense, caption-rich anthem. Cash Cobain pushes boundaries with his ...

New York City kids will soon be able to learn all about hip-hop in its birthplace, the Bronx. Officials voted to approve the ...

A sold-out night at SOB’s honored DMX’s 55th birthday, but it became a powerful reminder that Hip-Hop’s energy is alive and ...

The rebirth of the Indiana Pacers-New York Knicks playoffs rivalry is gaining all sorts of hype. Just add ex-Knicks guard Stephon Marbury to the list of contributors. He made an appearance in a rap ...

Are the images on the shed at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx art, or are they advertising? By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll look at why some building owners are raising ...

Hip-hop is no longer solely youth culture; it's just culture, with cross-generational scenes full of artists intent on capturing their era's zeitgeist. But Raekwon The Chef's latest solo album, The ...