New Edition leads the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote with over one million votes as Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill also show strong Hip-Hop support.

Slim Thug has an estimated net worth of $2 million, built through a long-running music career, independent business ventures, ...

These tracks didn't just top the charts '€” they changed music forever. Join us as we count down our picks for the most ...

Part of the art of finding a sample is understanding the nuances of the songs you’re hearing and the thought process of ...

Eric B. is expanding his legacy into podcasting with the launch of his new “Jet Talk” series on the Remy Network.

Bill Duke says KRS-One became his Hip-Hop “foundation” because the legendary MC combined intelligence, political courage and respect for Black women in a way few rappers have matched.

(ThyBlackMan.com) LL Cool J’s name has long been synonymous with hip hop’s evolution, versatility, and resilience. From the moment he burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s, his commanding voice, ...

D.M.C. released their groundbreaking self titled debut album, Run DMC, marking 43 years since one of the most important drops ...

He’ll be at the Tara Theatre this week for a book discussion and a screening of the 1982 film Wild Style. A 2009 article in The New York Times proclaimed Atlanta as “hip-hop’s center of gravity.” A ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Vince Bucci, Michael Loccsiano, Kevin C. Cox, Elsa / Getty Images No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball. No music genre embodies ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

The KISS frontman slammed the institution for including rap and hip-hop artists: "I don't come from the ghetto, it doesn't speak my language." By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Gene Simmons says ...