In conclusion, available data shows both positive and negative effects of hip-hop music on youth Hip Hop has been one of the most prominent musical genres on the global stage for years. Rap songs ...

New campaign "The Living Tracklist” seeks to establish a canon for the genre and employs packaging, social content and a ...

William King on hip-hop’s rise, how the Commodores got their name, and what drove Lionel Richie’s departure.

Hip-hop music, a dynamic and influential genre that originated in the streets of the Bronx, New York City, has transformed into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. It has become a powerful voice for ...

Latto leads this week's most anticipated hip-hop releases, including singles from Future and Tyla, Chief Keef and Katy Perry, and more.

Grandmaster Flash's new book "Birth of a Culture" dives into the science and math behind hip-hop's revolutionary origins this September.

Music moves us. Music is a part of our culture and how we express ourselves, and it’s a powerful tonic for an overworked nervous system. Music therapy is a well-established practice in the ...

Hop” (Backbeat Books, 2026). I felt dumb for never making the connection until now. Rap and punk, argues critic Carlo ...

As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's story on a local level, with more than a dozen city-specific histories of the music and culture. Click here to see the entire list. If you ...

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 ...

Renowned hip-hop producer Tay Keith has died at the age of 29 in Nashville. Keith was a Memphis native known for producing ...

Moneybagg Yo, Juicy J and BlocBoy JB were among those who posted tributes to Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, who died at ...