Michael 5000 Watts, a legendary figure in Houston’s hip-hop scene, is currently hospitalized after experiencing serious ...

Now, many hip-hop artists use Custom Medals to commemorate their victories as proof of their creativity, personal style, and ...

Japanese hip-hop group Creepy Nuts — the duo made up of rap battle champion R-Shitei and world-champion DJ DJ Matsunaga — ...

At the turn of the 21st century, important rappers were making music. These are three rap Grammy Award winners from 2002 we ...

Fashion has always been a core pillar of Hip-Hop culture, shaping how artists present themselves and how their music is ...

Maestro Fresh Wes is one of several rap artists to receive a new Canada Post stamp. (Cindy Ord/) Maestro Fresh Wes was among ...

Nearly 15 years after the Grammys started handing out trophies to rappers, these are three rap Grammy Award winners who took ...

Take Mass Appeal’s “Legend Has It” movement. On paper, it was one of the boldest, most authentic Hip-Hop statements of the year. A celebration of legacy, excellence, and longevity. But here’s what ...

From Zillionaire Doe to Chaka Kahn and Patti LaBelle, North Texas has so many concerts you don't want to miss this winter.

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

"Hip-hop was my therapy before therapy was." On a fall afternoon, J.C. Hall's hip-hop therapy studio at New York's Mott Haven Community High School in the Bronx is buzzing, with students gathered ...