It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

There’s an old saying “There’s nothing new under the sun”, which we often write off as a figure of speech. However, when you recognize something you’re almost certain you’ve seen or heard before, ...

To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

The 1990s is often referred to as the golden age of hip-hop. During that era, rap music gained more attention from mainstream audiences, regional music such as East Coast vs. West Coast was prevalent, ...

Iconic hip-hop pioneers Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa claim that Universal Music Group has removed some of their biggest hits from streaming platforms amid an ongoing ...

Hip-hop artists flip samples, hustle new business moves, and showcase innovation as an art. Creativity and creation is in its DNA, so it should come as no surprise that hip-hop is at the forefront of ...

The region and the nation said goodbye to a remarkable cross section of leaders, artists, and cultural icons this year—each leaving behind a legacy defined by service, creativity, or groundbreaking ...

The drinking card game is meant to honor Hip Hop hits, as well as history. Two Black women are expanding upon Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary in an innovative way. Their card game, University of Dope, ...

Do you love hip-hop? Do you love Christian contemporary music? Do you live in Austin? Great news: There's a radio station for you. Earlier this week, Christian hip-hop radio brand BOOST Radio launched ...

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The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...