Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images There was a time when artists ...

The past, present, and future of hip-hop came united in one glorious celebration on Feb. 5, when the 65th Annual Grammy Awards paid tribute to 50 years of hip-hop, and DJ Jazzy Jeff had one of the ...

In the chronicles of Hip Hop, the tale of the DJs who formed the genre’s foundation is a significant but frequently ignored episode. More than just record players, they were the masterminds behind a ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. Producers are just as (if not more) important than MCs on a track. As much as fans care ...

Years” isn’t about chasing their younger selves—it’s about showing that hip-hop’s elders can still create, contribute, and ...

Hip-hop music, a dynamic and influential genre that originated in the streets of the Bronx, New York City, has transformed into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. It has become a powerful voice for ...

Beat Saber is a VR music rhythm game developed by Beat Games. Players can now access the Hip Hop Mixtape Music Pack fitted with 9 iconic tracks from 50 years of Hip Hop. Ranging from Pop Smoke, Nicki ...

Despite how they’ve at times been ideologically pitted against one another, country music and hip-hop are often compared as the two forms of pop music that speak most directly to the everyday problems ...

From his booth at the corner of the court, Miami Heat disc jockey M Dot has a front-row look at the harmonious fusion of basketball and music. M Dot — real name Michael Hankerson — has watched LeBron ...

On this date in 1995, the Hip Hop community lost one of its most beloved and innovative figures when Fat Boys legend Darren ...

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop is fast approaching, and the Houston Museum of African American Culture will be saluting the historic occasion by showing some hip-hop-heavy feature films. Although the ...

This year's celebration of all things hip hop is set to take place from August 17-23 thoughout the city. Fight the FOMO with our guide to the Great Milwaukee Summer. We've got the hottest places to ...