Take Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It” movement. On paper, it was one of the boldest, most authentic Hip-Hop statements of the year. A celebration of legacy, excellence, and longevity. But here’s what stood out: not a single young, hungry, progressive emcee appeared alongside these legends. To me, that omission matters.

November is Hip Hop History Month, a time for us to reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped the Hip Hop genre and culture at large. One of those pivotal moments that will probably stand out forever is the release of Cardi B’s classic banger ...

You can’t have a conversation about Hip Hop without mentioning the name Lil Wayne. International Hip Hop star and record executive Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., was born and raised in New Orleans, where he began his rap career at the tender age of 11 as ...

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 Grammys. So what's going on?

The evening will consist of a special performance by DJ Cassidy, surprise guest appearances and a tribute to Andre Harrell for his contribution to Hip Hop and R&B music. “This gala not only celebrates the legends who built Hip Hop, but also the leaders ...

On Saturday August 22, 1987, 75,000 metalheads undertook a pilgrimage to Donington Park for the eighth staging of the annual Monsters Of Rock festival. The day was notable for several reasons. The bill – Bon Jovi, Dio, Metallica, Anthrax, WASP and ...

On June 3, 1997, the Wu-Tang Clan unleashed Wu-Tang Forever, a double-disc album that cemented their legacy as one of hip hop’s most powerful collectives. Coming four years after their groundbreaking debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), this ambitious ...