At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

The Canadian rapper, 38, didn't receive any Grammy nominations in 2025, but his hip-hop nemesis, Kendrick Lamar, was nominated in seven categories.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

With Duo, Diamond D hopes to strike a balance between honoring Hip-Hop’s origins and resonating with today’s audience. “I want people to feel that authentic New York vibe. I’m not chasing trends—I’m ...

Shaboozey isn't the only Black star taking country music by storm. Here are six other hot, rising Black acts making Nashville ...

H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human ...

Last year, local instrumentalist//composer Robin Blake, who performs and records as Hyperius Blake, hosted a tribute to the late MF Doom at Crobar. A catalyst for the local music scene, Blake ...

Ab-Soul’s Super Bowl teaser has fans buzzing with speculation that Black Hippy may join Kendrick Lamar onstage.

Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, appeared for his gun assault trial on January 29, 2025, at LA’s Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill’s album of the year wins all came in the 1990s. Beyoncé’s fifth shot, for ...

The "God's Plan" rapper asked the court to order the companies to hand over evidence related to his claims, otherwise known as pre-action discovery, so he could file a lawsuit. Here are some of ...