Columbia College Chicago's Dance Center launches B-Real series celebrating hip-hop culture with workshops, battles, and performances Feb 17-March 1, featuring international artists....
Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim celebrated at an intimate dinner following VH1's Hip-Hop Honors. The star-studded event at Jue Lan Club featured guests like Fat...
CSUN hosts research session examining harmful Black stereotypes in media. Students explore jezebel, sapphire, and thug representations in hip-hop and television....
Hip hop veteran Masta Ace calls out radio's unannounced agenda in programming soulless hip hop playlists. He argues hip hop's soul remains intact but needs...
Maryland HBCUs partner with health organizations to host a groundbreaking conference using hip-hop culture to address HIV/AIDS prevention among young Black men....
Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg calls out white rappers for disrespecting hip-hop culture in The Realness segment, praising Eminem while criticizing others....
Common delivered an impressive freestyle performance at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, showcasing his lyrical prowess off the top of the dome. The Chicago rapper's...
Charlamagne Tha God addresses community issues on Brilliant Idiots podcast, earning praise for using his platform to speak truth about important topics....
Sister 2 Sister Magazine announces restructuring from print to digital platform after 26 years. The Black women-focused entertainment publication will continue online operations while reorganizing...
Kerry Washington narrates Steve Stoute's acclaimed book The Tanning of America, exploring how hip-hop transformed American culture and economy over 30 years....
Kid Cudi criticizes money-focused rap music on Arsenio Hall Show, saying it's holding back hip-hop culture and calling for artists to elevate the genre....
Contessa Gallery unveils David Datuna's Jay-Z/Picasso art installation at Art Miami, featuring opposing portraits that bridge two artistic eras through innovative lens technology....
VH1 announces 4-part documentary series 'The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop' based on Steve Stoute's book, exploring hip-hop's transformation of American culture....
Miley Cyrus faces criticism for cultural appropriation after twerking performances, sparking debate about double standards in how female performers are judged....
Russell Simmons confronts Don Lemon on CNN about his controversial comments regarding black community responsibility and its connection to rap music and violence....
Rapper Macklemore and Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg open up about their dating experiences and racial dynamics in candid conversation with Angie Martinez....