Breakdancing, graffiti art, and the unmistakable beats of hip-hop took center stage at the inaugural San Francisco Hip Hop Festival this weekend, as artists and fans gathered at The Midway in Bayview ...

Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in New York City, for Paramount+.

How the artist's lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' could suppress a vital part of hip-hop culture.

“I represent Kansas City in everything I do”: The Popper, other local artists share their emotions for second annual hip-hop week.

TikTok has become a career-launching machine for hip-hop artists, reshaping how songs go viral and how fans discover new talent.

A new exhibit in Madison highlights Wisconsin's hidden hip-hop history. Curated by Gregory Doby and Menkhu Meri Maat, the exhibit runs through early September. The exhibit emphasizes community ...

Sacha Jenkins, a pioneering hip-hop journalist, documentarian, musician, producer, and director known for chronicling Black culture through film, music, and media, died May 23, due to ...

Check out these powerful debut albums that launched Hip Hop and rap legends, from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ to Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ and more.

In today’s music game, data is the co-pilot. Hip hop artists are using tools like Spotify for Artists and SoundCampaign to decode fan behavior and make sharper decisions.

Hip-Hop Wired’s May 2025 roundup of rising artists is packed with artists making noise across the country. From Columbus to Atlanta, here are the standout tracks you need to hear this month.

Charleston hip-hop artist Semkari, who notes the connection between anime and Black American rap such as Megan Thee Stallion, is heading to Japan to go on tour.