The Man Behind The Sound Of Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" Comes To Winston-Salem
Dr. Dre's album “The Chronic” turns 25 this year.
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Joey Bada$$, With The Strong "Land of the Free," Finds A Target
The video serves as the most recent example of mainstream rap's potent return to pointed sociopolitical critique.
Mysonne's Viral Freestyle Makes A Strong Case For A New York Rap Resurgence
On his radio show, Funkmaster Flex invites a deft lyricist to bring East Coast swagger and counter "mumble" rap's stranglehold.
Conflicted: Two Battles Illustrate How Hip-Hop Is Fueled By Competition
A battle between beatsmiths Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz and a shot of verbal ether from Remy Ma aimed at Nicki Minaj served as reminders that hip-hop remains a culture unbound by industry rules.
A Tribe Called Quest To Join Host Dave Chappelle On Saturday Night Live
This news from NBC comes not long after the announcement that the hip-hop group will release their first album in nearly two decades. They say it will be their last.
Realizing Tupac Wasn't Cool, 20 Years Later
I was probably 9 years old at the height of my obsession with Tupac's "Hail Mary." I didn't know what I was capable of then, but I was not to be trifled with.
Notorious FDA? Feds Turn To Hip-Hop To Tamp Down Teen Smoking
For its latest anti-tobacco campaign, the Food and Drug Administration wants to harness hip-hop swagger to reach minority teens — who disproportionately suffer the consequences of smoking.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks 'Hamilton': Once A 'Ridiculous' Pitch, Now A Revolution
When the Broadway musical's creator said the life of Alexander Hamilton embodied hip-hop, people laughed. Now, he's written a book about the national phenomenon with former critic Jeremy McCarter.
K.A.A.N. Is The Answer To All Of Your Rap Desires
If you enjoy rap, allow Brandon Perry, aka K.A.A.N., to make your day.
Video: UCLA Gymnast Sophina DeJesus Whips, Nae Naes, And Slays
The viral video of DeJesus' routine doesn't show an athlete dominating in a traditionally white sport despite her race. She's an athlete celebrating her identity in the sport she loves.