Shad is a Canadian rapper, writer and cultural commentator who has spent two decades crafting socially conscious hip-hop that challenges listeners to think deeper. As the voice behind Netflix’s ...

On this date in 1996, Philadelphia’s own The Roots, led by Black Thought, Questlove, and Malik B, released their third studio album Illadelph Halflife, a project that cemented the group as one of ...

The brand new music docuseries Hip Hop Was Born Here premieres exclusively on Paramount Plus Tuesday, July 22. Cord cutters who have yet to explore Paramount Plus can enjoy a 7-day free trial before ...

Eminem, JAY-Z, and Twista have all earned Guinness World Records for lyrical speed, album sales, and endurance. Cardi B and Jeezy used technology and orchestration to create record-setting moments in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop music is now a worldwide phenomenon, but it all started on a street corner in New York City. LL Cool J takes a trip to the ...

On this day in 1992, pioneering MC Roxanne Shanté released her sophomore album The Bitch Is Back, a fearless and unapologetic project that cemented her place as one of hip-hop’s most influential ...

Salt-N-Pepa at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson) Salt-N-Pepa, a name that symbolizes their spicy and bold approach to music, emerged from Queens, New York, in 1986 ...

Nas isn’t just preserving Hip-Hop history—he’s actively building it, putting his voice, vision, and money where his legacy is. Nas has always been one of the finest rappers to ever grace the culture ...

On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D sits down with longtime Hip Hop artist Kwame for a lively and thoughtful conversation that goes far beyond nostalgia. While many listeners remember Kwame ...

MADISON — The Wisconsin Historical Society has reopened and expanded its hip hop exhibit for Black History Month, offering visitors a deeper look into more than five decades of hip hop culture in ...

The BTS rapper and producer on helping to shape the sound of Arirang, his love for hip-hop, and the future of BTS ...

Time is supposed to be uncomfortable because your time is never yours alone. You might get your dream job by 26, the perfect marriage by 30, and become a millionaire by 35, just like you predicted on ...