Here are 10 rising rappers who have the potential to dictate what hip-hop could look like in the future.

But it’s not just the music that defines him. Committed to giving back, Tone is a fixture in his community—volunteering, mentoring, and investing in the future of Englewood.

Antonio “Tone D.” Crawford is living proof that a person can turn their life around. From starting out as an avid fan of hip hop in the late 90s, he ultimately got caught up in the lifestyle ...

The intro track of a Hip Hop album often sets the tone for the entire record and provides listeners with a preview of what's to come. These opening bars can be introspective, explosive, or simply ...

Visual presentation in Hip Hop is so important because the genre has always been about more than the music. It’s a mindset, movement, and masterclass in style. Whether it’s the military-style ...

On this day in hip-hop, March 19, 1990, Tone Loc appeared on the cover of Newsweek's controversial Rap Rage issue.

The music heard in movies serves several purposes, such as invoking emotion between characters, creating continuity between scenes, highlighting key moments, and setting the overall tone. As hip ...

Using old songs to make new ones is hip-hop's greatest innovation. Introducing "Just a Sample," quick reflections on some of the most iconic samples in hip-hop history.

“The birth of hip-hop created a sound entirely unique in the history of music, and we wanted to bring that sound into our story,” Marcelle Hopkins, the team’s visuals editor, explained.

We asked notable figures in Houston’s hip-hop community what albums, singles and more from the city should be celebrated on the genre's 50th anniversary.

Discover the power of lyrics in music and their impact on listeners. Explore how Black Music Month highlights the importance of lyrics in today's world.

Warren “Wawa” Snipe and Raven “Deaf Hottie” Sutton unravel myths about the deaf community’s relationship with hip-hop and other music.