since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of Black lives. So on this episode, we're digging into the history of hip hop and how it's been co-opted.

When Dead Prez's former record label wanted a hit single, the rap duo decided to ... The lyrics of "Hip Hop" reflect the duo's thoughts about the music industry at the time and the commodification ...

Last year, writers Timmhotep Aku and Andre Gee asked if rap had indeed lost its revolutionary identity—or if it ever had one. The commercial forces that thrust hip-hop into the mainstream also ...

"Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike," the statement continued. "His passion for music and ...

Gotti, real name Irving Lorenzo, co-founded Murder Inc. records and was instrumental in the rise of DMX, Ja Rule and Ashanti, ...

Music industry mourns the loss of Irv Gotti, the visionary behind Murder Inc. Records and architect of numerous hip-hop and R ...

Famed music executive Irv ... and his relationships with other rap stars including The Notorious B.I.G. His death was met with online tributes from the rap and hip-hop community.

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Our list of the best 80s music is a collection of songs from rock, hip-hop, electronic, and more, reflecting the wide variety of sounds from the decade. The 80s were an interesting time in music ...

Since the Eighties, Miami has been deeply intertwined with hip-hop culture. The city has produced ... solidifying its status as a hub for rap music. The influence extends beyond music — Miami ...

Kendrick Lamar, one of hip-hop’s most venerated artists for the past decade, performed “Not Like Us,” a diss track aimed at ...

R&B, hip-hop, classical, jazz, reggae, afro-beat, and more examples are included in this 13-hour collection of music from 2024. I have gathered some of music’s biggest names with marquee releases, ...