This evolution of extravagant jewelry, often referred to as the ‘bling era,’ highlights the significance of these pieces as markers of success and personal expression within the hip hop culture.

Grammy award-winner SZA wasn’t the only cultural Black icon to join Compton rapper and Pulitzer Prize-winner Kendrick Lamar on the world’s biggest stage on Sunday. Lamar clowned rival artist Drake for ...

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

Montana Antique Mall in Missoula, Montana, is an incredible shopping destination filled with nostalgic treasures! A brick behemoth that’s seen more history than a time-traveling DeLorean. Welcome to ...

Rapsody is the third female rapper to win Best Melodic Rap Performance, following Lauryn Hill, who won the award in 1999 for ...

NEW YORK -- Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. His three children shared a message on his social media, writing, "It is with heavy hearts ...

Gotti began his career in A&R at the hip-hop label. Def Jam noted in an Instagram statement that the company was "deeply saddened" by Gotti's death at the age of 54. "Def Jam Recordings and the ...

Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and ...

What’s most beautiful about allyship is that it can be found in the most unusual of places, sometimes where we might least ...

since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of Black lives. So on this episode, we're digging into the history of hip hop and how it's been co-opted.

Def Jam said in its statement that Gotti and Murder Inc. “reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&B.” And Ja Rule wrote, simply, “Love you… 💔 🕊️.” Lyor Cohen added in a ...