Today we recognize the 68th birthday of one of Hip Hop’s foundational figures, Afrika Bambaataa—a man whose influence helped shape the sound, style, and soul of the genre as we know it.

On this day in 1955, Clive Campbell—better known to the world as DJ Kool Herc—was born in Kingston, Jamaica. At the age of 12, he relocated with his family to the Bronx, New York, where his influence ...

Hiip-Hop’s origins at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue are the location of a fierce fight in which the NY city claims a mural violates ...

Fat Joe and Starz are teaming up once again for a series about the Bronx rapper’s life.

Hip-hop culture has had many profound influences ... incorporating iconography such as graffiti, urban environments, and rap soundtracks. Either way, they speak to fans of this monumentally ...

It’s less likely the track signals some kind of cultural shift in the Coalition, and more likely it shows a high level of ...

Activities during school vacation week include the Spring Discoveries program, a daylong drop-off program that involves ...

bold energy that continues to distinguish hip-hop graffiti today. Known as Afghanistan’s first female graffiti artist, Hassani, born in 1988, often makes her art on bombed or abandoned buildings.

Art versus advertising — it’s the tension at the heart of a legal battle pitting an iconic institution against New York City inspectors.

when elements of American hip-hop culture—including breakdancing, graffiti, and fashion—found their way to and inspired a new generation of fans and artists. While the densely worded English ...

During a master class with students, the rap legend and TV star spoke candidly about humility, hustle and how he turned early ...

and graffiti. Ekongot emphasized that hip-hop is more than just music; “It’s culture, identity, and a thriving economy.” Joining him at the press conference were Lagum the Rapper and King ...