In the vast, ever-evolving soundscape of hip-hop, few acts have held their ground like The Roots, a cultural institution.

Recently, the hip-hop god sat down with BLACK ENTERPRISE to discuss the rudiment of the culture; ... as he poses against a white background, New York, March 29, 1990.

We’re celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this week. Wesley Morris traces the art form from its South Bronx origins to all-encompassing triumph.

Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Philadelphia native rapper and founding member of The Roots, penned a spoken word tribute to hip-hop in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the genre. The tribute ...

Let’s take a deeper look at the history of hip-hop and how N.W.A., Tupac and Lamar were able to bring to light many of the problems the Black community faces. N.W.A. and “Straight Outta Compton” ...

Inside Hip-Hop’s Evergreen Tension with the American Flag. Billboard spoke with esteemed cultural critics to break down the complex dynamic between Black hip-hop (and hip-hop-adjacent) artists ...

Pete Rock isn’t the only hip-hop artist with ties to an HBCU.Many iconic figures in the genre have attended historically Black colleges and universities, including Common who attended Florida A ...

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 ...

Black Violin's Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste blend classical music with hip-hop to create a unique sound. The duo will perform Tuesday at Michigan State University.