The birth of the art form that became hip-hop is traced back, in music legend, to a party in the South Bronx, some 50 years ago. DJ Kool Herc spun his turntables on August 11, 1973, introducing a ...

Hip-hop originated in the South Bronx in 1973 but quickly made its way up the Metro-North Railroad to Connecticut.

Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us’ amid his feud with Drake has been named by several music critics as the song of 2024.

(Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) Grammy ... of Music in Hip Hop degree program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore — the first such program in U.S. history. The four-year degree ...

From Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and more, these were the biggest headlines across R&B, hip-hop and African genres this year.

As New York City marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, NY1 delves into the history of the genre — and highlights hip-hop centric events happening around the five boroughs.

What were the Triangle's best songs in 2024? Aaron Keck concludes our countdown of the best songs that aired on Live and ...

The programs include three Main Stage shows, three Coffeehouse Concerts in DCA's Fireside Lobby and three programs with a DJ ...

National Hip-Hop Museum honors hip-hop legends at Hip-Hop Holiday Honors. Kool Moe Dee, Lords of the Underground, and more ...

With 17 Grammy wins already, he’s no stranger to taking home trophies. This year, Kendrick went on a historic run, proving once again why he’s one of the hardest hitters in hip-hop.