The second “Hip Hop In The Park” event took place on Aug. 12 at The Oval, Philadelphia’s largest outdoor urban sanctuary. With August being hip-hop’s birthday month, Chris “TAMEARTZ” Rodriguez wanted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip-hop recently celebrated its 50th birthday, providing a perfect opportunity to decide if we currently recognize the global ...

Logan Edra grew up learning about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping, graffiti, DJing and breakdancing. Now, she’s taking that knowledge and her love for the Bronx-born street dance style to the ...

Born in the Bronx during social and economic struggle, hip hop turned protest into creativity and grew into a worldwide culture built on expression, unity, and knowledge. Wouldn’t you think that a ...

Lord Jamar said breakdancing isn’t an element of Hip-Hop on a podcast, provoking a response from acclaimed turntablist DJ Rob Swift. DJ Rob Swift spoke out against Lord Jamar, who claimed breaking ...

Attendees showcase their graffiti art at the first annual FAM JAM in August 2023. Held in honor of Hip-Hop Appreciation Week, the event will showcase the five elements of hip-hop culture – djaying, ...

The world of music is often confusing. Two terms, hip-hop vs rap, are constantly used. People use them interchangeably. But they are not the same thing. This is the simple truth: hip-hop vs rap is the ...

Some of the Bronx’s hip-hop pioneers were honored tonight at 2024 Element of Hip Hop Awards on Wednesday. Dozens of people filled Salsa Con Fuego in University Heights to honor Bronx natives like ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Hip-hop has been the cornerstone of New York City's culture since its evolution in the Bronx in the 1970s.

FILE - Killer Mike of Run The Jewels performs at the Reading Music Festival in England, Aug. 28, 2022. Hip-hop has been an integral part of social and racial justice movements.It’s also been ...

Portland is experiencing a hip-hop renaissance. Cardi B just played to a sold-out Moda Center, Vince Staples is booked to bless Pioneer Courthouse Square this August, and hometown MCs like Aminé, ...