The story of hip-hop’s beginnings has been highly contested, but it begins in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. DJ Kool Herc’s sister, Cindy, is hosting a back-to-school party in their apartment complex, ...

Hip-hop was never just music. From its birth in the Bronx to its ascension as the most dominant cultural force on the planet, hip-hop has served as the voice of the voiceless, the classroom for the ...

From the early seventies’ Bloc Parties in the Bronx to musicians streaming songs to audiences worldwide, today’s hip hop scene is borderless. But for the African artists making waves worldwide, ...

Kendrick Lamar has officially been named Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the American Music Awards, marking another major moment in a career stretch that has kept him at the center of global hip-hop ...

Monaleo officially had a breakout year after winning Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards, on Monday night. The Houston rapper continued building major momentum throughout ...

New single from Kosha Dillz and Flex Matthews brings the mission of Dr. Shari Rogers’ nonprofit to life through music, history, and healing. The pairing is intentional. Kosha Dillz is a hip-hop artist ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Lauryn Hill, Eve and Missy Elliott -- all are famous female African-American ...

On this day in 2021, the hip hop community lost one of its most distinctive voices when Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away at the age of 51. Known for his gritty delivery and unforgettable ad-libs, ...

ALABAMA, AL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Independent Hip-Hop Artist Black Deep Drops Soul-Stirring New Single “Testified” Rising ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...