The emcee, singer, and self-proclaimed “swamp princess” showcased hip-hop elements like storytelling, rhyming, and scratching ...

This year, NPR, along with member stations, has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. One of those stations, KEXP in Seattle, has been celebrating with a weekly podcast, 50 Years Of Hip-Hop.

A look at hip-hop's use of technology as part of a longer tradition within black music of using one's body to recreate the ...

The inaugural gala honored the legends, leaders, and visionaries who turned hip hop from a Bronx block party into a global ...

Tucson’s first Hip Hop Summit will present fans with more than 50 performers and panelists, showcasing a diverse and growing music scene while looking to a more cohesive future. The two-day event, at ...

Dusty Henry of KEXP's 50 Years of Hip Hop podcast explores a groundbreaking innovation by 12-year-old Theodore Livingston, aka Grand Wizzard Theodore. This year, NPR, along with member stations, has ...