Hip Hop record labels have played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and sound of the genre by driving innovation and propelling multiple artists from its roster to superstardom. As the genre ...

As Hip-Hop shaped the sound of the streets and transformed the music industry, these legendary record labels brought the genre’s vision to life and helped it dominate the world. The list goes on, but ...

Beginning with looping a sample on a turntable in 1973, hip-hop’s evolution into the present day has technology baked into its DNA. Reading time 6 minutes This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 ...

The record producer will soon be the subject of a documentary, 'God’s Favorite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent.' By Zoe G. Phillips DJ Clark Kent, a beloved hip-hop record producer who worked with ...

This week we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. We'll hear interviews with some of the most influential rappers and DJ's of the past few decades. Today, we kick things off with three ...

After recently getting 2025 Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Rap Record of the Year, and Rap Performance of the Year, Kendrick Lamar has been crowned Apple Music's Rap ...

Kendrick Lamar has just etched his name even deeper into hip hop history, officially breaking the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His latest smash ...

Kendrick Lamar won four Grammy awards and defended hip-hop culture after critics questioned the genre’s popularity throughout 2025. Kendrick Lamar made his point clear at the 2026 Grammy Awards.