From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. A ...
Atlanta’s grip on the global music scene remains unshakable. The city, long a crucible for hip-hop innovation, continues to churn out sounds that resonate far beyond Georgia’s borders. From the raw ...
Will.i.am, Michael Eric Dyson, and Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey reflect on the roots of hip-hop music in “Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial.” The ABC News Studios documentary premieres Feb. 23 on Hulu.
Frigid just dropped his new two-track EP No Hibernation, and it lands as a confident statement of intent from the rising producer. As you’ll hear below, the project sees him leaning deeper into his ...
Last week, we published a list of the 50 Greatest Atlanta Rappers of All Time, focusing on individual artists and their contributions to hip-hop. This approach has its limitations—a framework like ...
ABC News Studios and Hulu are prepping a new documentary, Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial, that will explore the ongoing YSL/Young Thug trial and the use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions. The doc ...
As we celebrate the 50th year of hip-hop's vibrant existence and look to the future, we must first embark on a comprehensive journey through its storied chapters. Undoubtedly, that exploration begins ...