Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...

It’s always awkward telling people what I do for a living. I’m a rapper. I also work as a professor of hip-hop. I work at the intersection of artmaking and academic research. I write music as part of ...

Hip-hop music, a dynamic and influential genre that originated in the streets of the Bronx, New York City, has transformed into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. It has become a powerful voice for ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this year’s awards, taking place on Feb. 2, hip-hop and house ...