Hip-hop has always been loud on the surface. Heavy drums, bold hooks, statements that refuse to whisper. Yet beneath that ...

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— ...

Hip-hop in its earliest incarnations was an experiential thing — not just because rappers and DJs had yet to secure the backing of major labels, but because their work depended on the texture and ...

Crumpton is a music, pop culture, and politics writer from Dallas. Cassie Ventura is not the first survivor of hip-hop’s abuse. Unfortunately, she will not be the last. In the months since Ventura ...

This episode will focus on educators using hip-hop culture to relate to their students and encourage their creativity and freedom of self-expression. Carolina Classrooms is available to stream on ...