“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

Hip-hop has evolved from its humble beginnings in the Bronx during the 1970s to become one of the most influential cultural movements worldwide. Beyond its musical appeal, hip-hop serves as a powerful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bun B has long been a trailblazer in both Hip Hop and Houston culture, but his influence extends far beyond music. Over the past ...

From dead prez to Mos Def, how hip-hop used its platform to educate fans on Black August and the fight for political ...

Hip Hop was born in protest. As some rappers align with political power, the culture’s activist legacy faces a defining moment. Some artists have used award stages and interviews to speak directly ...

Two University of Oregon first-year interest groups, Hip Hop and the Politics of Race, and Remixing Media, ©ritiquing ©ulture, collaborated on Dec. 4 to simultaneously host their annual Hip Hop Jam ...

133/141 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011 Jamaal Bowman shares his journey from the East River Houses to Congress in a conversation on art, politics, hip hop, and activism. In the face of fascism ...

A one-time feud between hip-hop artists framed a March 8 lecture on the politics of authenticity by Albany Law Professor Anthony Paul Farley. Observing that rappers’ success can depend on their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mysonne has navigated one of the most dramatic arcs in Hip-hop and social justice. Bursting onto ...

In a year where the music industry continues to evolve, Hitkidd stands out as a beacon of innovation and authenticity. With a resume that already includes producing ...