'Elev8,' the platform dedicated to exploring the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit was relaunched today by iOne Digital. The relaunch was kickstarted by a sweeping profile of seven rising Christian Hip-Hop and R&B artists.
Amazon Music has announced the launch of '50 & Forever,' a series of livestream events celebrating the influence of Hip-Hop culture as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in August. The weekly series will feature content streamed live globally over its Twitch channel, including special City Session concert performances and in-depth discussions.
While Diddy is set to hit the stage in celebration of his award, we wouldn't be surprised if a few guest stars joined him on stage as he's helped launch the careers of multiple Hip-Hop and R&B stars such as The Lox, Faith and many others.
Wale returns after a lengthy hiatus and drops off the new single "Max Julien." The DMV spitter is now signed to Def Jam Recordings.
In an interview, Daddy-O of Stetsasonic speaks at length about the fuel behind the "Stop Self-Destruction" movement that he and Chuck D of Public Enemy have launched. He talks about the plans for community engagement and how the movement will address drug use, gun violence and police brutality that's afflicting the world of Hip-Hop and the community overall.
The Hip-Hop 50th Block Festival went down in the Bronx, on Sedgwick Avenue where it all started, Saturday, Aug. 12, and we were on the scene. Iconic MC’s like Mr. Cheeks, Grandmaster Caz, KRS-One, Peter Gunz, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more, and even NBA point guard Kyrie Irving, checked in to salute the […]
Pras was recently spotted in Beverly Hills and spoke with media about the upcoming Fugees reunion tour and more.
Hip-Hop has turned 50 but some of our most brilliant MC’s are aging backwards. Method Man shared his fitness journey with 'Men’s Health.'
Rick Ross will be the subject of a Georgia State University law class led by Professor Moraima Ivory that will examine his business dealings.
The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life event at the Hollywood Bowl for June 29, 2024.
Hip-Hop’s relationship with the other coasts has long been curious, marked at times by periods of disregard, surprise and respect. For Southerners, much of that affirmative praise comes from the work of rappers like Scarface, groups like UGK, 8Ball and MJG, and OutKast, and producers like Mannie Fresh, DJ Paul and Juicy J, and the […]
The Queens Public Library has launched a new six-month program dedicated to celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop. The program was made possible through a grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and it will be curated by Ralph McDaniels, the library's Hip-Hop coordinator and "Video Music Box" host.
