On this day in 1989, Corona, Queens rap and street legend Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo released their first album on the quintessential yet now-defunct Hip-Hop label Cold Chillin’ Records.

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And while the specific sneakers may have changed, shoes are still an incredibly important part of the culture. These are the ...

But both the UK that birthed them and the US that embraced them stay mired in anti-immigrant sentiment of the kind that nearly erased their existence in the first place. While the music industry ...

The interactive Doodle commemorates the 44th anniversary of the party where DJ Kool Herc is ... picked your songs, you can customize the mix using slider controls. While not the first time Google ...

Rap and hip-hop music are in the spotlight once again, especially after the Grammy Awards and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX ...

Yes, “Alright” won two Grammy Awards in 2016 for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. It also won several other awards, including a BET Award nomination and an MTV Video Music Award ...

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Lamar’s music explores themes of race, identity, social justice, and personal struggles. Despite his fame, he maintains a relatively low public profile, choosing to keep his personal life out of ...

Rap lyrics have a long history of being used as evidence in court cases. But a Georgia bill that would protect artists is now on the table.