“Grindin’,” a song performed by legendary Virginia Beach group the Clipse, was the national anthem in 2002. The song’s sparse beat—which would be recognizable even without any accompanying lyrics or ...

Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby Checker, Bad Company, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper would be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The ...

Evidence finds himself choosing between some of rap’s most legendary pioneering acts in today’s episode, including tracks from icons such as A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Gang Starr, Ice Cube, Mobb ...

‘Hip hop on trial’; this was the name given to a global debate that took place in London just two weeks ago, the third in a series of discussions hosted by Intelligence Squared in association with ...

The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Over the weekend, it was announced that Outkast, along with Chubby ...