To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

Rappers have always told a plethora of stories through their famed hit records and unforgettable music videos, and whether they were positive, negative or a mixture of both, many of these tales have ...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rap Essentials 2001, one of several volumes released from the landmark series of Canadian rap compilations. To mark the occasion, Canadian music industry ...

Rap and Christmas have been intertwined since the former began. Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'," a rhymed update of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (better known as "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas") ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...

You need look no further than Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Watch the Throne or Let God Sort ’Em Out to realize great rap albums aren’t always created in silos. Hip-hop collectives unite under a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has announced that it has partnered with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings to produce the Smithsonian Anthology of ...

The ‘Drink Champs’ host revisited his controversial conversation from 2022 and that Diddy played a role in how he edited the footage. 36 minutes ago The latest NBA player — or former one — to drop ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A snapshot of Athens’ hip-hop community now lives within the grooves of ...