When Dead Prez 's former record label wanted a hit single, the rap duo decided to imitate mainstream acts on their biggest ...

If Kendrick Lamar plays his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, he’ll have to tone it down ...

Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from 2 Chainz, Larry June, Tyga, and more. On the eve of ...

Live Crew Released Their Classic 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be" LP 36 Years Ago 2 Live Crew 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be" ...

This Black History Month the Canada Black Music Archives celebrates Toronto’s hip-hop icons and the impact the city has had ...

Irv Gotti was one of the masterminds behind the R&B and hip-hop sound that defined the early 2000s. Here are 25 of the best ...

Henley’s father, Eugene, is a music executive who helped launch the career of the late Los Angeles-based rapper Nipsey Hussle. Daiyan describes Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, as a “big ...

Since the Eighties, Miami has been deeply intertwined with hip-hop culture. The city has produced artists such as 2 Live Crew ...

Every year, new talent emerges—though many have spent years honing their craft before catching a fan’s attention, let alone mainstream recognition. Rap faces an even tougher climb, with limited ...

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, Feb. 7. Check back Wednesday ...

Armon Capel, aka MAC Dablacksheep, comes from a legendary Fayetteville basketball family. But he has blazed his own path in ...