Biz Markie, the rapper behind the 1989 hit "Just a Friend," died at age 57 on Friday, July 16, E! News confirms. "It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his ...

"RAISED BY MY HERO," by 13irthmark is a fusion of Hip Hop and Soul that is a genuine tribute to his father for his unwavering dedication, support and wisdom. This is the kind of track that bridges ...

The highlight of the event is the presentation of the Hometown Hero Award to none other than Auburn, Washington native, and hip-hop luminary Sir Mix-A-Lot. Renowned for his groundbreaking ...

The goal for teenage Erick Sermon was to simply get his song played on the radio. Sermon didn't foresee multiple No. 1 albums or that he'd still be rocking stages with EPMD partner Parrish "PMD" Smith ...

In 2021, maybe we do? Asbury Park hip-hop stalwart Bulletproof Belv assumes a hero's stance on his new album, “A Hero's Pain.” It's 13 tracks bearing witness to the travails of standing tall in a time ...

Ever wish you could satisfy your lust for hip-hop without overlooking messages that degrade women, glamorize gun and drug culture, and are willfully un-empathetic? Whether you are a casual fan or a ...

To commemorate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary, The Beat 105.5 will recognize Michael Peace with the Hip Hop Hero Award. Peace, a pastor at Bethel Express of AMERICA for 24 years and pioneer of Christian ...

With hip-hop celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, it’s been amazing to see a number of rap legends and leaders of the new school getting highlighted throughout the year. And while moments at the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Celebrations of 50 years of hip hop have been happening across the country, and the Blue Cross Arena got in on the celebration Saturday night. The “Masters of the Mic” concert took ...

In criminally overlooked early 1990s industrial rap duo Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Michael Franti was one of the most literate and angry young men on the alternative scene of the day.

Damn near every rapper has aspirations of “changing the game,” selling out arenas, and dominating hip-hop, but Chance the Rapper has already done that and then some. What could I possibly write about ...

In the ever-evolving world of music, technology continues to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible. YouTube, a platform known for its transformative impact on the music industry, has once again ...