Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm might not be a name that modern rap and hip-hop fans know, but that probably should not be the ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

The Bronx-born artist, who was a key figure in hip-hop’s rise from local movement to global force, was accused of child sex ...

OPINION: Recent comments by The Game and Isaac Hayes III have added yet another layer to an on-going conversation that ...

Hip-hop's 50th anniversary went off without a hitch as Run-D.M.C. had their final performance in August at the Hip Hop 50 Live concert at Yankee Stadium. 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes celebrated future ...

The Chicago Grammy champ breaks down the music that shaped his palette, being known as "the rapper" and what he hopes for the next 50 Keeley Parenteau Chance the Rapper may be the rapper, but he’s ...

Chisolm formed the group in Columbia, South Carolina in 1979 along with Angie B and Cheryl the Pearl. Their 1979 single “Funk ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. The one thing that I miss about hip-hop is the rap groups. There are a few prominent ...

The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

Hip hop therapy blends music, culture, and self-expression to improve mental health. Learn how rap helps process emotions, ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Numerous books have been written about the origins of hip-hop and its evolution from an underground phenomenon to a global force. While its growth since the 1990s had been well-documented, here are ...