More than any other musical genre, it seems like the world of rap is a particular magnet for tragedy. Sadly, all too many stars of hip-hop have died far too early, many at the peak of their fame and ...

The legacy of The Notorious B.I.G. , one of hip-hop's most iconic figures, continues to resonate deeply within the music industry and beyond.

Instead of revisiting the past, the rap titan’s Super Bowl performance focused on the now — from his latest album to the ...

Suge Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records, faced legal troubles, a 28-year sentence, and ongoing health issues. Learn ...

Suge Knight says Snoop Dogg ran after being punched in the face by 2Pac. Suge Knight reveals that 2Pac felt extremely angry ...

The lecture will explore hip-hop’s history and significance as well as is evolution and role in shaping identity and ...

As a core member of Terror Squad, Pun not only brought mainstream recognition to the crew but also helped push its sound to ...

On this date five years ago, the Hip-Hop community lost one of its true pioneers, Lovebug Starski. At just 57 years old, the Bronx legend left behind an undeniable legacy that helped shape the ...

Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and ...

On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With ...