Salute to Fatlip on his 57th birthday, a true original whose voice helped shape one of Hip Hop’s most refreshing eras.

Today, we celebrate the 57th birthday of one of hip hop’s most respected lyricists and a cornerstone of the golden era sound; CL Smooth. Born Corey Brent Penn Sr. on October 8, 1968, the New Rochelle, ...

Happy holidays to the Hip-Hop Wired readership, and thanks to all of you who have supported us throughout the year. We’re back with another hefty holiday gift guide to assist any of the last-minute ...

Stacker explores the rich legacy of hip-hop by highlighting the journey of 25 pioneering icons. - Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect // Getty Images Stacker explores the rich legacy of hip-hop by ...

In this heartfelt open letter, Shad Reed thanks Adam Sandler for seamlessly weaving rap culture into his films, from —The Pharcyde to Beanie Sigel to Method Man. And more. While Merriem-Webster ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) It’s always awkward telling people what I do for a living. I’m a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — PDX Hip Hop Week kicked off its eighth annual celebration of the Rose City's hip-hop culture this week with events across the metro area. The events, which run from Aug. 20 to 27, ...

It was only in 2018 when hip-hop surpassed rock 'n' roll to become the most popular music genre in the U.S., but its glory was short-lived. In 2023—the year when hip-hop celebrated its 50th birthday— ...