Houston hip-hop lost a legend on Friday with the death of DJ Michael “5000” Watts. Watts, 52, was the pioneering producer and ...

Two prominent rising voices in modern rap/ hip-hop join forces on the new single “Luka,” now available across all major ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

A new episode of “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” will premiere on Tuesday, December 23. The hit docu-soap franchise “Love & Hip Hop” turns up the heat in Miami and doesn’t hold back for season 7. The series ...

Barack Obama’s 2025 playlist highlighted Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Gunna as key Hip-Hop voices shaping the sound of today and tomorrow. The former president’s annual music roundup once again leaned ...

“So, when did you fall in love with Hip Hop?” is a question that Sidney (Sanaa Lathan), a Hip Hop journalist, poses at the very beginning of the 2002 film, Brown Sugar. And, consequently, everyone ...

Yo-Yo brought her Hip-Hop legacy and culinary chops to FOX 5 DC, highlighting her cooking show and decades of cultural impact. Yo-Yo served up a blend of music legacy and culinary flair during her ...

When Jabari “Dr. Naledge” Evans was a kid, hip-hop felt like a privilege. If he got straight A’s, his mother would let him go to the legendary music venue in the city’s South Side, Chicago’s ...

Aug. 11 is hip-hop’s official birthday. On this day, 52 years ago, not only was a genre of music born, but a culture was birthed too. This culture would go on to create industries that made ...

Trill Hip Hop Shop in Phoenix is a haven for hip-hop enthusiasts, offering collectibles, music and streetwear. Owner Chuck Huus, a former b-boy, has created a space that celebrates hip-hop culture ...

EXCLUSIVE: Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in New York City. Hosted by LL Cool J, the five-episode first season is ...

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sir Mix-a-Lot released his third LP, Mack Daddy. This was the Seattle-born rapper’s most successful project, housing his timeless hit single, “Baby Got Back.” Although ...