As the legendary DJ Premiere once said, “Hip-hop is about style and finesse and being creative and different. And to do that you have to be ballsy enough to not do what everybody else does.” Rap music ...

The history of hip-hop music and creation of the genre's unique beats are part of a new course at the Ohio State School of Music. The program is one of the first in the country. "It's the fastest ...

The streaming giant beat out Paramount and Comcast after a unanimous board vote. 20 hours ago With part of his job at the audio-based fitness app Aaptiv being the curation of background tracks for ...

Despite how they’ve at times been ideologically pitted against one another, country music and hip-hop are often compared as the two forms of pop music that speak most directly to the everyday problems ...

From his booth at the corner of the court, Miami Heat disc jockey M Dot has a front-row look at the harmonious fusion of basketball and music. M Dot — real name Michael Hankerson — has watched LeBron ...

Last week, Babytron fans expected new music for his birthday. Despite the anticipation for Luka Troncic 2, which is now scheduled for July 7, he did give fans "Lord of the Multiverse," an 11-minute ...

The producer Kenny Beats has noticed some strange phenomena at his shows over the past few years. For one, the crowds have gotten noticeably bigger, as have merch sales and streams. But most notably, ...

After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt. II" has officially been named the greatest hip-hop beat of all time. After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones ...

Ari Melber's path to the anchor desk of MSNBC's The Beat is as unique as the show itself. His journey –– weaving together legal expertise, a deep-seated passion for hip-hop, and a keen understanding ...