“I never had dinner with the president!” – Ice Cube (“No Vaseline”) O’Shea Jackson’s jab at Eric Wright on the scathing diss track aimed at his former N.W.A family carried significant weight in 1991.

When Goodie Mob released “Fighting”, it wasn’t just another track—it was a battle cry. Coming from the legendary Atlanta-based group known for their socially conscious and deeply reflective music, the ...

Released in 1989, Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” became a defining anthem for social change and resistance during a turbulent era in America. Produced by the legendary group, the track was featured ...

Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first socially conscious hit "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982. Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop ...

Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, since the NFL isn't... Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for ...

Uncle Luke says the backlash against Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" is no different than the attacks once aimed at 2 Live Crew and N.W.A.

Roy Kinsey embodies an unlikely but powerful combination: Chicago-born rapper, librarian, and cultural activist who uses hip-hop and literature as instruments of liberation. The queer Black artist ...

From the recent surge in popularity of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion to the lasting fame of Tupac and Biggie Smalls, hip-hop’s influence goes far beyond its auditory and visual appeal; since its ...

Jamaal Bowman shares his journey from the East River Houses to Congress in a conversation on art, politics, hip hop, and activism. In the face of fascism and oligarchy, it is more urgent than ever to ...

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Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl half time show, since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of ...