"Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A-minor." Kendrick Lamar's most famous lyric was the heard around the world at last ...

From reciting rap lyrics to revolutionizing hip-hop studies Dr Joycelyn Wilson proves hip-hop’s power in academia and digital media.

Hip-Hop pioneer Gene "Groove" Allen, known for his music with Groove B. Chill and his role in House Party, has passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on both industries.

A woman who accused hip-hop stars Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 dropped her civil ...

Cops nabbed a man wanted in connection with the slaying of rapper Too Short’s older brother in an apparent shootout at an ...

Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from Drake ("Gimme a Hug"), Offset ("Ten"), Gucci Mane ("Preference") and more. See you next week.

Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.

Big Meech’s welcome home concert was abruptly canceled, but Rick Ross turned the setback into a community celebration.

Surprise announcement about end of a 'great business story' comes just two days before the former team co-owner is to perform ...

A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs groped a woman for nearly four hours despite her repeated refusals and warnings that her husband knew her location.

Jurors in the felony assault trial of A$AP Rocky got the case late Friday after a prosecutor told them in his closing argument that they must set aside their feelings for the hip-hop star, his singing ...

Shaboozey is using his fame to draw attention to how difficult it can be for emerging artists to handle their finances and a ...