For decades, the FBI has kept a close eye on Black musicians and other artists they saw as a threat to the status quo.

Allen Iverson reflects on his legacy and public perception, saying he’s done defending himself having an influence on NBA culture and identity.

Roach was introduced to the burgeoning genre by his godson and hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, and would later collaborate with him. “The fact that he saw that vision before it became cool in the ...

Toronto witnessed a seismic hip-hop moment as Kendrick Lamar took the stage in Drake’s own hometown, sparking chants of “Kendrick” from a roaring crowd. Despite the ongoing feud with Toronto native ...

South African rapper Shebeshxt opens up about the profound grief following the tragic loss of his daughter Onthatile in a car accident, sharing his emotional journey and the struggles of ...

As New York City marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, NY1 delves into the history of the genre — and highlights hip-hop centric events happening around the five boroughs.