Since the Eighties, Miami has been deeply intertwined with hip-hop culture. The city has produced artists such as 2 Live Crew ...

Today, South African artist Ava like Lava is bringing this nostalgic essence to the forefront with her latest single, “Good On You”, showcasing how the past can seamlessly blend with the present. The ...

Like performing in front of sold-out arenas. Louisville-native Jermaine Tandy, known in the entertainment world as DJ Fresh, ...

At this point in pop culture, Kendrick Lamar may be the most celebrated hater of all time.The hip-hop superstar ...

A History of Hip Hop Sampling with John Morrison and Josh Leidy is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Monmouth University in West Long ...

The list we present here follows love’s movement through nearly four decades of hiphop, from Man Parrish to Missy Elliott.

Welcome to Defector Music Club, where a number of our writers get together to dish about an album. Today, Tom Ley Israel ...

Kendrick Lamar albums ranked in order of greatness - COUNTDOWN: As Kendrick Lamar’s much-anticipated performance at this year ...

It’s a standard that has made the 18-year-old an in-demand producer for many emerging artists and underground rappers. Within the past few years, he’s made beats for the likes of Kenny Mason, Myaap ...

Trailblazing 'All Cried Out' singer Lisa Velez reflects on her past ahead of her emotional new Lifetime movie 'Can You Feel ...

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but ...

Kendrick Lamar will be the featured performer at the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans. Here is what to know about the 17-time Grammy winner.