Exclusive: Here’s Your First Look at the Cover For Rakim’s New Memoir ‘Sweat The Technique’

When anyone who respects and understands the culture of Hip-Hop refers to Rakim as “The God…

The Hip-Hop Archive of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Host Fab 5 Freddy Will Soon Be On View at Harlem’s Schomburg Center

Yo! MTV Raps is an undisputed pillar in Hip-Hop culture, dating all the way back to…

Snoop Dogg Speaks Out After Facebook Bans Minister Louis Farrakhan

Many people aren’t taking the news lightly after Minister Louis Farrakhan was banned from Facebook today,…

Exclusive: The Roots Break Down the Importance of Bringing Hip-Hop to Coachella During Their Heineken House Set

“If my memory serves correct, I think we did the first-ever Coachella, right?” – Questlove “We…

China Makes Significant Censorship Decision on Hip-Hop Culture

While Justin Bieber might be a worldwide sensation, there’s at least one country where he is…

Busta Rhymes or LL Cool J for Governor? Hip-Hop Culture Aims to Become a Political Party

With a goal to target issues in the Black communities of New York City that are…

Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.

If there is one thing that makes Nas the Hip-Hop legend that he is, it is…

Museum Exhibit in Oakland Chronicles the ‘Style and Wisdom’ of Hip-Hop Culture

Is there a general universal understanding on how Hip-Hop culture changed the face of American music?…

The History Behind Hip-Hop Grammy Categories

Hip-hop’s presence in what was once called the Gramophone Award now known as the exalted Grammy…

The Return of the Girl Group: Three New Acts To Watch

The 80s was the introduction of Hip Hop to the world. With each new artist and…