Georgia State University professor Jonathan Gayles grew up a fan of hip-hop music. During his high school and college days, he enjoyed music by Public
Our chances of seeing a museum solely dedicated to the culture of hip hop are getting better and better. Last week, some of hip hop’s
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Will Power decided to start his own record label in 1998 and release a compilation album featuring his artists. However, as a resident of South
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During SXSW, Diddy held an interview and Q-and-A session at the Austin Convention Center. Diddy discussed his business ventures, how he was once uninspired by
While in Austin, Tex., for SXSW, Lil Wayne sat down with Elliot Wilson to discuss the past, present and future of his rap career. During the
Chevy recently hosted a ride and drive at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. DJ Drama took the opportunity to test drive the 2015 Chevy
Nas proved that he can still connect with a youthful audience 20 years after releasing his debut album, Illmatic. Nas was the headliner at the
B.o.B and Future bought the ATL sound to the Austin Music Hall during their performance at the Mass Appeal concert at SXSW. Click continue to
Wiz Khalifa and Steve Aoki served as headlining acts for the “SXSW Takeover” concert. Held at the Austin Music Hall, the concert featured crowd rafting,
Jay Z and Kanye West served as headlining acts for the 2014 SXSW. On March 12, both rappers performed at a special event sponsored by
Over the past several months, Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has been vocal in his criticism of white rappers whom he feels disrespect the culture.
Maino is undoubtedly one of the hardest and most feared rappers in the game today. The Brooklyn emcee is known to have a hot temper
Rick Ross is looking to make a comeback with his latest album, Mastermind. However, the Miami-based rapper is facing criticism, again, due to controversial lyrics.
New York City’s Paley Center was packed for the star-studded premiere of the first two parts of a four-part-documentary-series titled The Tanning of America: One
Multi-platinum selling rapper and movie star Ludacris reportedly earned $55,000 in 2013. According to a report by TMZ, Ludacris’ finances were revealed during a child
A few notable rappers with histories of feuding have made very public declarations distancing themselves from their combative pasts. In late 2013, Southern hip-hop superstars Rick Ross and Jeezy began to close the book on their beef; one that began in 2010 with what both have since labeled a misunderstanding. And this week, two New York-based rhymers with a history of tension finally put their feud to rest, as well.
During NBA All-Star weekend, Knowledge Masters and I.M.P.A.C.T. Charity Experience presented the Cliffhanger All-Star Concert Series held at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. The event featured live
