Released after the LA riots, Ice Cube’s ‘The Predator’ turned protest into cinema with funk, fury, and vision. Dive into its ...

One thing is constant in the world of music: evolution. It’s a constantly evolving landscape where genres intersect, blend, and inspire one another. The influence of classic rock songs on hip-hop is a ...

In today’s digital age, you would think your favorite rap song would be just a click away. Well, as most of us know, that is not the case, especially on popular streaming platforms like Apple Music, ...

A lot was made of hip-hop's 50th anniversary during Saturday night's New York State of Mind Tour stop at Target Center. It was about time more was made of the genre's veterans, too — acts like the ...

The film even gave fans a glimpse into how Def Jam’s first solo artist, LL Cool J, earned his spot on the roster—bursting into the label’s NYU dorm “office” to audition and delivering his now-famous ...

ATLANTA (AP) — LL Cool J wants to make old-school hip-hop music relevant for listeners today with a new Sirius channel. The two-time Grammy-winning rapper told The Associated Press that he will launch ...

Even though it began 50 years ago in the 1970s, hip-hop music experienced a golden age in the 1980s and 1990s. And if the many classic albums, performances, and artists weren’t enough, there are also ...

Wild Style is arguably the very first movie and one of the very few that shows the true essence of what Hip Hop is about. When Hip-Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn’t last beyond “Rapper’s ...

From the fun to the sentimental, this week, the AFRO has compiled a list of classic hip-hop songs to fill the air with holiday cheer. While we love Mariah Carey, in the 50th year of hip-hop, the time ...

In 1986, hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim released their first single “Eric B. Is President”, gaining hype with Eric B.’s mastered turntable technique and Rakim’s god-like lyricism. Challenging perceptions ...