Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling ...

As Hip-Hop rose to prominence as the dominant force in Black popular culture during the ‘80s, Jones made a genuine effort to incorporate it into his work, forging a connection between eras.

But then it was more so like, if you’re doing hip hop, you can’t do jazz. If you’re doing jazz, you can’t do R&B or whatever. And I feel like there were like genre police at the time.

All are staples of the Northwest jazz scene. But the Provisions gig is a unique riff on the genre: transforming rap classics — particularly those from the ‘90s — into improvised jams.

The exhibition also celebrates Toronto’s contributions to contemporary art and hip-hop culture and features artists like Caitlin Cronenberg who is known for her iconic photograph of the CN Tower ...

50 essential hip-hop songs to celebrate 50 years: Grandmaster Flash, Jay-Z, Outkast, more Hype men aren’t viewed as ‘the person that is important.’ Hip-hop devotees disagree.

Photograph by Charlie Jaeb T he Cincinnati Art Museum is hosting The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century, an exhibition that explores the genre’s decades-long influence on ...