As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre's massive influence and global reach, there are still many ...

Hip hop first started developing in the US in the 1970s, not just as a musical genre, but a culture. Its inception came from community or “block” parties, which would take place frequently in ...

Hip-hop originated in the Bronx area of New York in the 1970s. Its vocal origins lie in the Jamaican 'toasting' tradition. Toasting is a cross between talking and rhythmic chanting which was ...

Hip hop, like every musical genre, boasts a vibrant history shaped by its rich and varied origins, thanks to the tireless creativity of countless artists over the decades. Its influence runs so ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the ... Photograph of MC Lyte performing in the "Sisters in the Name of Rap" tv special National Museum of African American History and Culture ...

His new spoken word, The Seven Number Ones, chronicles the special moments in his life, from his parents’ meeting to his introduction to Hip-Hop. The album features collaborations with ...