A couple of years later, Harris formed his own troupe, and almost a decade later he created his signature work, 2000′s Rome & Jewels, a hip-hop takeoff on West Side Story and Shakespeare.

Jaco said the event is a good thing for the West Side, something accessible for the people who identify with hip hop music the most. “I think it’s important for us to see a Lollapalooza of ...

As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, ABC News takes a look back at history. Hip-hop may have been born in New York City, but many regions across the U.S. and around the globe have since put ...