The Notorious B.I.G. released Big Poppa, a record that would permanently shift his trajectory and reshape how Hip Hop crossed ...

This list ranks 19 of the most influential rappers in Hip Hop history based on skill, impact, and legacy. Each artist’s profile explores how they shaped the genre’s evolution and influenced future ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Flip Mode Squad general, Busta Rhymes, released his third studio LP E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. Released under the Flip Mode imprint and ...

A.D. Carson’s new book, Being Dope: Hip Hop and Theory through Mixtape Memoir, explores race, history and culture through ...

Kendrick Lamar has had an unprecedented year, breaking numerous records and solidifying his status as one of the most influential rappers of all time. From historic Grammy wins to streaming milestones ...

Since the inception of hip-hop, rap duos have played a pivotal role in shaping the genre. These dynamic partnerships often stem from a blend of vocalists and producers, lifelong friends or even ...

An elegiac retelling of rap’s origins, Hip-Hop Is History also ends with a sense of hope. Buffy (Darren Robinson) of the Fat Boys in Chicago, 1985. This Juneteenth featured, among other festivities, a ...

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

Hip Hop may just be one of the most competitive music genres there is, but you’d be surprised how many rap legends actually got their start in the same school hallways. Before they were trading bars ...

Mexican rapper Gera MX used his upbringing to inspire his music today. Born in Monterrey and raised in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Gera MX, whose real name is Gerardo Daniel Torres Montante, is a rapper ...

‘Son Of John (History Untold)’ is a Hip-hop album made contrary to the way Hip-hop albums are made in these parts. j jonathan Follow Rapper A-Q has released his anticipated album, 'Son of John 2' ...