At the turn of the 21st century, a new wave of more underground rappers emerged, spitting substance and returning rap to its ...

Kendrick Lamar's career started with a pivotal childhood moment he had one fateful day in November 1995 in Compton.

The longtime Alameda County edition columnist and feature writer for the Mercury News — and the Fremont Argus before that — ...

A group of experts consider the accessories from the past 100 years that changed how we carry our things — and ourselves.

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Austin Symphony Orchestra, led by Peter Bay, premieres composer Sam Lipman's jazzy Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra with ...

Discover the vibrant culture of Ghana, where tradition meets modernity, and African American influences blend with local ...

What we lack in East Coast tradition, though, is more than redeemed by our ... I was in town for the Roots Picnic, the annual ...

What You Need to Know The estate of Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G., has filed a lawsuit against ...

Despite his East Coast origins, he became one of the most influential figures in West Coast hip-hop, impacting music and entertainment. After relocating to Los Angeles, Ice-T’s rap career took ...

Kendrick Lamar, the first solo rapper to headline the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, is well known for holding up the torch of West Coast hip-hop and burning it bright for all to see. With the ...

Kendrick Lamar, the first solo rapper to headline the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, is well known for holding up the torch of West Coast hip-hop and burning it bright for all to see. The Caesars ...