On this date in 1996, Philadelphia’s own The Roots, led by Black Thought, Questlove, and Malik B, released their third studio album Illadelph Halflife, a project that cemented the group as one of ...

It was only a matter of time. A violent convergence of domestic and international events has us all feeling as if the world is falling off its axis. Headlines telling of rioters rocking Ferguson, Mo., ...

Relive The Roots' explosive 2025 concert. Questlove, Black Thought, and the legendary band delivered a flawless set of hip-hop anthems.

*After declaring its lifelong love of hip-hop last year, the Roots Picnic will celebrate the year 1995 in 2025 with “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95.” The Roots will do double duty as the ...

Hip-hop has made its way into the academy and is increasingly becoming accepted as a legitimate field of inquiry, with many top universities around the country offering classes in hip-hop studies, ...

Best known as the rhythmic heartbeat of The Roots, Questlove has spent decades proving that a drummer can be the architect, ...

LL Cool J, a pioneering figure in hip-hop, is set to take viewers on a captivating journey through the genre’s roots with the new docuseries Hip Hop Was Born Here. This five-part series, co-created ...

Any conversation regarding the historical context of rap music will almost certainly rely heavily on the near ritualistic practice of sampling, essentially using older songs as the basis as the basis ...

James Bernard, one of the co-founders of The Source magazine and a man who helped legitimize hip-hop to the world, has died. This loss hit those of us who ...

Across the state of Oregon, families have been divided over one thing for decades. It's not about Pepsi or Coke or whether pineapple should be... “When it comes to defense,” junior linebacker Teitum ...

The evolution of twerking in hip-hop culture is a testament to the power of dance as a form of communication and identity. Twerking has become one of the most recognizable and talked-about dance moves ...