Forgotten records we often find in the dingiest of places can contain alternative perspectives and social commentary on particular movements, epochs or historical events.
Social media is a world of Illusions. Most Americans are straight fronting according to the data.
Uncle Luke has had an amazing career, and now he will be the subject of a new documentary series.
It is clear that in both the past and present, blackface engages in representational violence by drawing on antiblack stereotypes.
Travis Scott, YG and more drop off some banging hip-hop this week.
Coping with death is not easy. Fat Joe explains how he pulled himself out of depression after the death of Big Pun.
We asked a panel of Presidents from top universities some questions about freedom of speech, and its role on campus.
Common calls Trump Administration's failure to reunify families at the border a “humanitarian crisis”
Lil Flip just did a deal that will produce his own contactless payment device.
Gangsta rap pioneer Ice-T and his longtime partner Mr. X launched an Electronic Dance Music record label. Check out what the legend is up to.
The Cape region of South Africa is bubbling with rappers protesting Colonialism, Apartheid and inequality.
Tom Morello and Vic Mensa deliver fire, Denzel Curry links with gold link & More this week in new music.
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most respected spitters in the game. But how much do you really know about him?
Pioneering Native American rapper Litefoot and his wife Carmen have a new brand called native business.
The term world music may have been a useful way to signpost non-Western music to listeners who had previously only known performers from the UK and US.
Lil Peep fan collaborative clothing line NO SMOK!NG announced and fans are encouraged to submit designs to make money!
Struggling to find your path? Let one of the greatest businessmen in history give you some advice.
Australia home to a diverse and successful range of women in hip hop. Here are five artists at the peak of their craft.
21 Savage & G Herbo, P.Lo and more check in with new music this week.
What does Pharrell, Diddy, Eminem and Drake have in common? A kick ass musical director.
Alex Da Kid recently partnered with Spotify and IBM to find the artist to be on his new song.
Antonio Delgado is a former rapper who is shaking up New York politics in a major way.
Check out some of the dopest hip-hop singles that dropped today.
Taliwhoah talks about her musical influences, afro-caribbean roots and how she got her name.
Critically acclaimed author Ash Cash is breaking down Kanye West's life, in order to show you how to find peace, prosperity and happiness!
Jay-Z and Beyonce's tour is getting headlines all around the world, and it's all because of the tech used for their new Spaceframe stage.
Mona Scott-Young is one of the most powerful people in all of media. Now she's launching a direct-to-consumer platform to tap into the power of her base.
It’s easy to consume hip-hop as nothing more than entertainment. However, we should strive to engage hip-hop as a living and evolving culture that rhymes across national borders.
It looks like this week in Hip-Hop is going to be great. Future dropped a surprise album, and there is new music from Meek Mill, Young Buck and others.
Hip-Hop culture will have the spotlight during an upcoming conference for teachers in Philadelphia.
World-class Athletes and entertainers to compete in the inaugural Monster Energy outbreak $50k charity challenge celebrity basketball game at UCLA the night before The ESPYS.
Newcomer Stoney Dudebro wants to take his place amongst the great weed rappers.
Fourth of July is a celebration for America, but for African-Americans, the holiday is a touchy subject.
Belly is putting his money up to help fight president Trump's immigration policies.
All around the world, police are cracking down on rap videos, but are they stifling free speech and expression?
Marshmello and Juicy J have linked up to drop a sign language version of their video "You Can Cry" for their hearing impaired fans.
Drake releases a classic hip-hop album with his 5th LP, "Scorpion."
A new docu-series has secured an interview from Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland, who is most likely going to be spending a long time behind bars.
Florida rapper XXXTentacion was not around long, but he leaves a lasting impact.
Beyonce and Jay-Z are exporting their brand of Blackness around the world.
Vevo Recently Announced Lil Xan as Latest LIFT Artist
Amber Rose's new vape pens also come with some groundbreaking technology.
Havoc of the legendary hip-hop duo Mobb Deep discovered his roots via genealogy research and a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The life and times of Frank Ocean will be the subject of a new college course at UC Berkeley.
Check out this article with a "playlist" of features on some great black musicians you need to know.
Two students from Georgia State University are studying how hip-hop lyrics will serve as historical references.
Murder accounted for 6.0% of deaths across the sample, but was the cause of 51% of deaths in rap musicians.
Sir Mix-A-Lot has made over $100 million dollars from one hit single. And he's investing it wisely.
Jay Rock & J. Cole, 2 Chainz, and even Christina Aguilera check in with some banging hip-hop cuts this week.
Glen Henry is a rapper who centers around fatherhood, we just got a big look from YouTube.
