The state of pop culture has shifted a lot over the decades. The idea of the “rock star” had pretty much faded with the death of Kurt Cobain and the grunge era. Eventually, the battle for cultural ...

These days, the line between Hip Hop and pop is nearly invisible. In many cases, rap artists routinely drive the sound and the success of global pop culture. At the same time, pop stars have long ...

Hip-hop’s impact on fashion and lifestyle has only grown stronger. Collaborations between rappers and major brands have become the norm, with artists like Travis Scott and Cardi B setting trends that ...

When all else fails, go back to the root. For me, that’s my study of Hip Hop culture. Placing a critical analysis on Christian/faith-based Hip Hop is particularly interesting. I’m drawn to the ...

We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting Hip Hop's Unsung Heroes who helped shape the culture without always receiving credit by mainstream audiences. Hip hop didn’t ...

Hip-hop is more than just a type of music. It’s a movement, a way of life, and a culture that has grown and changed over time to affect almost every part of society. Hip-hop started in the Bronx in ...

The evolution of twerking in hip-hop culture is a testament to the power of dance as a form of communication and identity. Twerking has become one of the most recognizable and talked-about dance moves ...

Hip-hop fans and artists will tell you it’s a mindset more than a genre. And from its genesis in the Bronx to its global takeover, hip-hop was always about taking chances. Whether hustling on the ...

Fat Joe argues that hip-hop's DNA is everywhere. Fat Joe is calling it like he sees it. And according to him, hip-hop is the blueprint that every other genre keeps copying. On a recent episode of the ...

Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl performance was the most watched halftime show in history with 133.5 million viewers, and for a good reason. Lamar’s halftime production incorporated themes including ...

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation. Shakeia Taylor and Jason Jones, The Athletic For decades, ...