James Broadnax was a teenager when a jury convicted him of capital murder, with his rap lyrics presented as evidence he posed a threat of ‘future dangerousness’ ...

Hip-hop, a genre born from the struggles and realities of inner-city communities, has long been a powerful platform for social commentary. Its raw lyricism, often depicting violence, drug dealing, and ...

Music is subjective in many ways. From a fan's opinion about an artist and the songs they create to what the lyrics mean, there are different perspectives used in interpreting that music, especially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop has been celebrated over the past week, culminating in an outdoor concert on Friday night where it ...

ATLANTA - Students at Morris Brown College got a unique lesson in hip-hop history and culture on Monday, as Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy served as a guest lecturer. What we know: Pastor Troy spoke about ...

When you listen to hip-hop, you often hear references to flashy cars, designer clothes, and private jets. These lyrics paint a clear picture of wealth, power, and status, which is commonly described ...

In the expansive realm of hip-hop, the echoes of legends resonate through the verses of emerging artists, forging a legacy that transcends time. For Lil Goat, a burgeoning artist from Tallahassee, ...

A New York bill could become the first in the nation to limit prosecutors from using lyrics as criminal evidence against artists. Proponents see the bill as a necessary free speech protection for ...

“Tell your favorite artist to protect Black women with their lyrics.” Today (March 31), is the last day of Women’s History Month for 2021. One rising R&B performer is using the occasion to address ...

On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Kanye West, Nas, Biggie Smalls. It's not your standard pantheon of management thinkers. But Ben Horowitz, startup CEO turned mega-investor at ...