Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.

Hip-Hop pioneer Gene "Groove" Allen, known for his music with Groove B. Chill and his role in House Party, has passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on both industries.

From reciting rap lyrics to revolutionizing hip-hop studies Dr Joycelyn Wilson proves hip-hop’s power in academia and digital media.

The Valentine’s Day release, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, tries on different styles (acoustic pop, traditional Mexican ...

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion ...

Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from Drake ("Gimme a Hug"), Offset ("Ten"), Gucci Mane ("Preference") and more. See you next week.

Bartees Strange tries it all on his third solo record, but it's not always the best approach for showing off his songwriting capability.

The comedian and actor will be the master of ceremonies for the All-Star Game, a mini-tournament that takes place Sunday in ...

Tommy Richman is back in the mix, but this time, it’s not just for his music. Word on the street is that his latest track “ Actin Up” might be a little too inspired by an oldie but goodie. Some folks ...