As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the ...

And hip-hop's the culture. That's how I've always seen it. Yeah, it started off as rap but it was born on the streets of Harlem and in the Bronx in the late '70s.

Narrated by renowned rapper Nas, ORIGINS OF HIP-HOP explores many of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...

What are the origins of Hip Hop and what tracks should you be listening to? “We try to think of new ways to revamp G6, and come up with a different interpretation [of the song]. It’s been 10 ...

Mad Skillz, often just called Skillz, is up for a 2025 Grammy. His new spoken word, The Seven Number Ones, chronicles the special moments in his life, from his parents’ meeting to his introduction to ...

Chuck D transports audiences back to hip-hop's inception and documents the genre's steps in revolutionising and challenging America's history over four decades. Chuck D begins his journey looking ...

"Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World" is an incredible narrative of struggle, triumph and resistance that will be brought to life through the lens of an art form that has chronicled the ...