Roosevelt "Dynamite" Simmons explains the origin story of the term "Hip-Hop" and discusses why Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins is the first emcee.

So right now, as Houston has grown into the ground zero of hip-hop, cowboy iconography — the buckles, the boots, the dusters — has been adopted by hip-hop artists.

Beyoncé's, Cowboy Carter, dropped at midnight (ET) on Thursday night, Friday morning (March 29) and social media say it's a GOAT.

Beyoncé's groundbreaking venture into country music continues to ruffle feathers within Nashville's establishment, proving that her cultural impact ...

MCs rapping, DJs mixing, the breakdancing, all familiar sights and sounds to New Yorkers by the early '80s but radio still hadn't fully made the transition to Hip Hop.

Hip-hop began in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, at a block party in a rec room. DJ Kool Herc introduced the attendees to “the break” – extending the musical beat between verses to allow for ...

Country, hip-hop and R&B all share a common ancestor in gospel music, and many stars who've dabbled in multiple genres — Jelly Roll and T-Pain, for two — cite gospel as a big influence.

KRS-One and other leaders will march on Hip-Hop's 51st birthday in the name of health and peaceful conflict resolution. Read more!

Based in Phoenix, Urban Vibe Radio is a favorite for listeners of up-and-coming hip-hop, R&B, and the discourses surrounding the booming scene. While tuning into chart-topping hits, discovering ...

As the hip-hop world has expanded, some white artists said they have worked to make a name for themselves while honoring the genre's Black roots.

Get your dancing shoes ready for a memorable night of music with Mannie Fresh, Kid Capri and special surprise performances as the Urban League celebrates Hip Hop’s 50thAnniversary.