Once hip-hop got some money, there was no stopping it, and even though New York's stronghold on the genre would lag by the mid-2000s, the personalities were never anything less than top of the game.

The top 10 New York political mentions in hip-hop A Tribe Called Quest liked David Dinkins, but Biggie wasn’t down with Rudy Giuliani.

Legendary hip-hop artists and organizations marched through The Bronx on Sunday, spreading a message of peace and improved health. "Violence is becoming a number one health issue especially in New ...

How hip-hop took over New York politics Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Mayor Eric Adams battled it out over who’s really hip-hop – as the once-maligned genre has entered the halls of power.

To this day, New York remains a huge hip-hop hub as newcomers make a name for themselves. In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a short list of classic songs that help serve as the sound of New ...

If hip-hop were a person, it would be eligible for an AARP card this month. Here's how a back-to-school party in the Bronx birthed a global movement, and how New York is celebrating.

The music met the wordsmith. One of New York hip-hop’s famous features in the Eighties were the scathing cadence honed in neighborhood battles where the competition was severe.

The five-part docuseries will feature interviews with luminaries like Method Man, Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shante, Big Daddy Kane, and more ...

NEW YORK - For National Hip Hop History Month, New York City is putting a spotlight on the popular genre of music. It unveiled plans to celebrate hip hop's birthday next year, partnering with a ...

Hip-Hop at 50: Born in the Bronx NEW YORK -- The 50th anniversary of hip-hop has been celebrated in grand style throughout the year, with once-in-a-lifetime concerts and commemorations.

From a back-to-school party in 1973 to a universal force around the globe, hip hop's roots still remain very much intact in New York City.

On Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister held their first hip-hop party in the Bronx, and the rest was history. Friday, Aug. 11 of this year will mark 50 years since that groundbreaking event ...