Fast Company

Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary spotlights the influence and struggles of women in the industry

It’s been a year-long celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the spotlight on the art form’s undeniable impact on music and culture. And a notable cap to the year was Grammy-winning ...

Hip Hop Therapy to Improve Your Mental Health: Benefits and Tips of Using Rap as Therapy

Hip hop therapy blends music, culture, and self-expression to improve mental health. Learn how rap helps process emotions, ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Lupe Fiasco Talks 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' & Not Being An OG

Don’t call Lupe Fiasco an OG. At a youthful 43 years old, the “Kick Push” rapper is still keeping busy like a neophyte, on this night in Los Angeles headlining the announcement of Activision’s Tony ...
Outside

A Pro Kayaker Walks into Some Hip-Hop Bars

What does a professional kayaker do when he realizes he’s in the twilight of his career? He releases a rap album, of course. Producer Paddy O’Connel sits down with pro kayaker and musician Rush ...
Complex

The 15 Best Hip-Hop Games of All Time

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Afro

As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) It’s always awkward telling people what I do for a living. I’m a ...
PBS

Celebrate National Hip-Hop Day With PBS

August 11 is National Hip-Hop Celebration Day! The celebration was made official by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last July, following the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In a speech on ...