In today’s hip-hop culture, Dubai isn’t just a lyric—it’s a lifestyle. Artists like Travis Scott and Wiz Khalifa are turning yachts into studios, streets into video sets, and deals into global moves. In hip-hop, luxury has always been more than aesthetics. …
These are the strongest bonds in rap. Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 67th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up The …
In the summer of 2022, the rapper Lupe Fiasco sat on the grass near a sculpture on MIT’s campus and, on the spot, wrote and recorded a song about it. The Big Sail, by the American sculptor Alexander Calder, is spider-like and imposing, a 25-foot-tall …
Celebrating the iconic producer with a limited release watch line and record bag. (Shinola) J Dilla’s groundbreaking approach to hip-hop made new waves in the industry, with a ripple effect still felt today, nearly two decades after his death. It’s a tough …
* Sex trafficker or 'swinger'? Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs goes on trial Combs faces five felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy * Prosecutors allege Combs used fame to abuse women, citing violent incidents * Defense argues …
The legendary rap group, Public Enemy is playing the Newport Folk Festival The group announced last Friday that it would be in the lineup The festival is sold out, but people can get on the waiting list now This isn't your dad's Newport Folk …
Celebrated for his debut album, The Sun Rises In The East, Jeru’s groundbreaking work has recently been heralded by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 200 greatest albums in hip hop history, a testament to its legacy and impact on the genre. Read more: …
It’s almost surprising that a hip-hop band from the perennially troubled, still-British province of Northern Ireland hasn’t emerged until now: It’s the right kind of place. Admittedly, “race,” in the 21st-century meaning of the word, is not a major …
The Sugarhill Gang, pioneers of hip-hop, performed in Nashville, showcasing rap's evolution from party music to a dominant genre. Master Gee, a member of the group, discussed the organic growth of hip-hop from street culture to a global phenomenon. The …
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