This week was nothing short of iconic as two hip-hop legends, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Queen Latifah, became the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts! The ceremony, held on ...

When it comes to paving the way, nobody’s Adidas pounded the ground harder than the three homeboys from Hollis, Queens. Not only were they the first Hip-Hop artists to have a gold album. They were the ...

Hip Hop has always been a melting pot of cultures, and Hispanic artists have played a vital role in shaping the sound, style, and spirit of the genre. From the block parties of the Bronx to stages ...

In my opinion, the most dominant topic within rap discourse is the question of who innovates the genre. From old school legends such as Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, to the likes of JID and Doechii ...

It's hard to imagine now, but there was a time when rap didn't have a category at the Grammys. "Parents Just Don't Understand" played like a three-minute sitcom. In the first verse, Smith recounts ...