"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.

The Courant’s arts picks for Feb. 16-22 include Boston-based hip-hop and blues acts, a benefit for trans rights, The Lox ...

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.

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" returns to No. 1 on multiple sales charts published by Billboard following the tune's triumph ...

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

The Canadian albums that defined the aughts stretch from Nelly Furtado's 2000 debut to Drake's breakout mixtape in 2009.

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

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.

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.

Suge Knight has claimed Tupac Shakur wanted to sign Aaliyah. The revelation comes as part of a series of interviews Knight has been giving from prison, shedding new light on Death Row Records’ history ...

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