As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's story on a local level, with more than a dozen city-specific histories of the music and culture. Click here to see the entire list. A city ...

Mother Nature are one of several acts featured at this year's Hyde Park Summerfest. Credit: Nicci Briann As if that weren’t impressive enough, the festival also hosts a celebration of the 50th ...

Chicago hasn’t always been welcoming of hip-hop. In the late 80s and early 90s, its artistic viability was often overlooked or ignored by local clubs and radio stations. That disregard lasted long ...

It's about time we talk about the best rappers right now. As we journey into the heart of the new golden age of hip-hop, there are plenty of worthy characters to discuss. From gritty storytelling to ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Hip Hop Nutcracker will return to Broadway In Chicago, playing at the CIBC ...

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A federal judge rejected the hip hop artist's argument that he couldn't defend himself at trial if he didn't know all the ...

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Explore the wildest Hip Hop Guinness World Records, from Eminem’s lyrical speed to Cardi B’s drone drop. See the full list now on REVOLT.

Though defined from the start by outsiders — hip-hop flyover country one day, scrutiny magnet the next — Chicago's poets, brawlers and... As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's ...