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.

From his start in the music business selling his mixtapes ... “Tales,” a hip-hop anthology series for the BET network, which ran for three seasons starting in 2017. In a 2022 video interview ...

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NEW YORK -- Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. His three children shared a message on his social media, writing, "It is with heavy hearts ...

After Kendrick Lamar’s career had seemingly peaked, his Grammy-winning smash scored him the most prized gig in the biz as the ...

Both sides of this 7" have a touch of raw 'two turntables' action about them, while remaining impeccably constructed and tight, with the A-side 'This Way' proving to be the slightly speedier and ...

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Diamond D dives into the origins of Hip-Hop while staying true to his Bronx roots with his latest album, Duo. “Latinos were definitely there from the beginning,” Diamond D said.

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...