The Grammys massive salute to Hip-Hop 50 has received mixed reactions, with many noting the absence of rap icons during the televised performance. KRS-One, who did not participate in the show, ...

KRS-One, born Lawrence “Kris” Parker, is a true lyricist and champion of the authentic culture of hip hop. During the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, he shared his opinion on the state of the genre.

On Sunday, the team at Verzuz debuted a battle that showcased the culture that birthed the careers of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, the Verzuz Founding Fathers. Although the event does not declare a ...

Earlier this week, the Boogie Down Productions OG announced he’s taking over 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx—the same building Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell threw their iconic Back To ...

From roller-skating to bungee jumping, non-traditional sports are on the rise in the Black and brown communities. Okayplayer speaks to T.I, Jessie Reyez, and more about the phenomenon. 32 minutes ago ...

KRS-One calls for recognition of Hip-Hop icons before it’s too late. Reflect on the legacy of Fatman Scoop and the need to honor artists in their lifetime. KRS-One has called on Hip-Hop fans and ...

"You ignored hip-hop for 49 years. At the 50th year, you wanna call us? 49 years you ignored us. The 50th year, that's when you call." This year, there were many celebrations for the 50th anniversary ...

OPINION: As a teenager, the rap superstar left home and moved into a men's shelter. On my show, "Star Stories With Touré," I'll discuss how this move helped supercharge his career. One of the greatest ...

Hip-hop has lived and thrived for 50 years, and some of the genre’s pioneers are reflecting on the genre’s cultural influence. Speaking at Essence Fest over the weekend, KRS-One and Ice-T looked back ...

Super7 is dipping into the musician library again for a new ReAction figure, which is now up for preorder. They always knock their music figures out of the park, and this newest figure, KRS-One, is ...

Hip Hop legend KRS-One has always been an advocate and leader for the culture. The Bronx native is hopeful about the future of Hip Hop and has a vision where a clear distinction is made between the ...

Lyrical luminary KRS-One, who helped usher in the greatest era of rap music in hip-hop history in the late ’80s and early ’90s, was feted with what he calls the greatest tribute of his entire career.