Sheridan Singleton is a unique blend of bubbly with a dash of darkness and a smack of peculiar wit. She has a colorful background, and her idiosyncratic but relatable personality is what drives her to ...

“Hip Hop emerged from the streets—Rap, rhythm. and poetry, metaphors, punchlines, rhyme schemes and inner-city dreams. Block parties with DJs playing funk-filled breakbeats and emcee chanting, getting ...

Christa Bell, a poetry slam champion, performer and activist, shares a piece expressing her thoughts on the portrayal of women in hip-hop music. We've been talking about hip-hop and along with the ...

Pune: Hip hop, in-line skating and poetry meet in a French duet. A duet built on risk, control, and closeness, Reflet uses in ...

A few quick takeaways from “Rhythm + Flow,” the 10-part hip-hop competition that debuted Wednesday on Netflix: Tears are shed, stories of guns and poverty are shared, and Chance the Rapper’s squint is ...

Gregory Lawrence (aka Greg Smith) is a writer, director, performer, songwriter, and comedian. He's an associate editor for Collider and has written for Shudder, CBS, Paste Magazine, Guff, Smosh, Obsev ...

Maya White, a Pittsburgh native and a spoken word artist, won the grand prize of more than $1,000 at Queen Sheba’s Poetry vs. Hip-Hop event at City Winery in the Strip District. The show, part of a ...

This Baltimore hip-hop, soul and spoken word duo is comprised of David Ross (Native Son) and Femi Lawal (The Dri Fish). Although the two perform independently, it is their collective energy that has ...

Keznamdi channels that dual truth: pain and possibility. He stands at a historic crossing unapologetically. The reggae pulse ...

Hip-hop has grown beyond a music genre into a global movement, transcending languages and cultures. Originating from African traditions and evolving in the South Bronx, it became a powerful platform ...

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