When thinking about the relationship between hip-hop and alcohol, cognac or champagne might be the first things that come to ...

The phenomenon has threaded through society since it was born in the Bronx in 1973. Hip-hop is on radio, television, fashion and sports arenas. This year the movement is celebrating a special birthday ...

Hip-hop has always communicated something before a single word is rapped. The way a cap sits on someone's head, the team logo on the front panel, and the ...

Hip-hop has evolved from its humble beginnings in the Bronx during the 1970s to become one of the most influential cultural movements worldwide. Beyond its musical appeal, hip-hop serves as a powerful ...

Hip-hop has transformed music, and the world at large, since it was conceived 50 years ago. In a relatively short time, it's made a massive impact on every aspect of pop culture — and fortunately, ...

On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx. Armed with two record players and a mixer, he created an extended percussive break while others rhymed over the ...

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop demands a tribute to the female artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the genre into the cultural phenomenon we witness today. Hip-hop has long been ...

We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting Hip Hop's Unsung Heroes who helped shape the culture without always receiving credit by mainstream audiences. Hip hop didn’t ...

Hip-Hop has long been a platform for artists to express their struggles, triumphs and deepest emotions. From its earliest days, lyrics and beats have carried messages of resilience and pain and ...

After two decades, the real Hip-Hop Network is making a comeback, and CEO Atonn Muhammad and media veteran Gary Bernstein explain exactly why the culture needs it now.