Dive into the texts that capture the genre’s evolution—from street cyphers and style revolutions to political expression and Black culture.

Two men have been charged in the fatal shooting of New York City hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay, a founding member of Run-DMC, whose death has remained unsolved for nearly 18 years. The men, identified ...

Rap outfit Nappy Roots will headline the annual Fall Hip-Hop Show, which will return to Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall next Thursday night after a one-year hiatus. The Concert Board expects high ...

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop demands a tribute to the female artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the genre into the cultural phenomenon we witness today. Hip-hop has long been ...

Feb. 27 (UPI) --Two men on trial for the 2002 killing of hip-hop icon Jason Mizell, known by the stage name Jam Master Jay, were convicted of murder Tuesday, according to the Justice Department. Karl ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of That’s My Word, KQED’s year-long exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history. n 1990, three years before she asked the world “Who you callin’ a bitch?” on her breakout ...

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, ...