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

A few weeks ago a ten-minute YouTube video titled “Chicago Hip House Documentary 1989,” posted in December, started popping up on all kinds of music blogs, including rap sites normally too orthodox to ...

House music being celebrated in new songs from big-time acts like Drake and Beyoncé has turned into a huge conversation as of late, but the fast-paced, drum and hi-hat-riddled genre has always had a ...

Hip-hop culture penetrates every aspect of people's lives, from the way they dress and speak to walk and dance. Though mostly associated with music, hip-hop from its inception has always been a ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Drake’s new project, Honestly, Nevermind, created a collective gasp in ...

Everyone knows that one of the most important aspects of a party is having great music that can get people on the dance floor. Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in ...

Hip hop dance legend Rennie Harris highlights notable experiences in his dance career. Dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director Rennie Harris explains his time founding and running the first and ...

Whodini Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 43 Years Ago Whodini Dropped Self Titled Debut Album 43 Years Ago ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling. Childish Gambino dazzled a sold-out crowd on Sept. 2 at State Farm Arena with hits ...