The complexity of mother-child relationships provides fertile ground for artistic expression, with hip-hop artists often revealing their most authentic selves when addressing maternal bonds.

Not much, but new market tax credits do. “This is a prime example of an investment that is going to create an enriched opportunity for people to partake and celebrate a global genre such as hip-hop,” ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from JID, Leikeli47, and Stormzy. Okay, so, I fudged it a bit. JID didn’t put out a new single this week, per se, but he did put ...

Harlem’s own, Allen F. Perry is leading the movement in hip-hop education. Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen is the Go-To self-help book and academic program for aspiring entrepreneurs, aspiring hip-hop ...

This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing of several notable hip-hop artists. "I just wanna say, Irv, I love you," Ja said. "Everyone in this room loves you. You touched ...

Hip-Hop Wired’s May 2025 roundup of rising artists is packed with artists making noise across the country. From Columbus to Atlanta, here are the standout tracks you need to hear this month.

It’s almost surprising that a hip-hop band from the perennially troubled, still-British province of Northern Ireland hasn’t emerged until now: It’s the right kind of place. Admittedly ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Aminé, Key Glock, and Quavo. Even light weeks like this one have their gems. For reference, just check out Rico Nasty’s ...

“Remember Rappin’ Duke, ‘duh-ha, duh-ha,’” the rapper said over the Mtume sample that shares the name with the hip hop track. “You never thought that hip hop would take it this far.

The acclaimed actor, known for his commanding presence in films like Malcolm X and Training Day, has apparently developed a profound appreciation for contemporary Memphis hip-hop, a detail that ...

The Sugarhill Gang, pioneers of hip-hop, performed in Nashville, showcasing rap's evolution from party music to a dominant genre. Master Gee, a member of the group, discussed the organic growth of ...

The two agents come to UTA after serving as co-heads of hip hop and R&B at WME By Ethan Millman Music Editor UTA has hired prominent hip hop booking agents Caroline Yim and Zach Iser as partners ...