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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...