The events surrounding “The Testament” had never happened before in hip-hop music. It was 1998. Hardcore rapper Cormega, a longtime Nas affiliate, was signed to rap’s biggest label, Def Jam. But after ...

Rap has been a path between cultures in the best tradition of popular music. Rapper Jay-Z said the words above in 2010, reflecting on the significance of rap music in society. While the industry has ...