A-F-R-O, the young rapper from Los Angeles who critics have labelled "the future of hip hop" has teamed up with Toronto-based producer Marco Polo, who, in addition to his critically acclaimed solo work, is also known for working with artists like Talib Kweli and KRS-One, to create A-F-R-O...… Read more

Almighty Kay Gee is someone who has been with hip hop from the start. He was introduced to the culture in 1971 when he attended a DJ Smokey party and witnessed b-boys, graffiti writers and DJing. As a child, he couldn't afford turntables, so he learned how to breakdance instead, and then in 1974...… Read more

Without Jamaica and its people, there would most likely be no hip-hop. Rapping essentially originated in Jamaica, where it was initially referred to as “toasting.” Kingston native Kool Herc brought it to New York City in the early ‘70s and the rest is history.    Zi...… Read more

Frank Ocean released his album Channel ORANGE in 2012. Fans have waited for years to hear his beautiful voice flow through their speakers. It was rumored that his follow up album would be released in July of last year.  However, fans have continued to wait. Their only hints to a new album are t...… Read more

In honor of the upcoming 25th anniversary of the release of their first album, Cypress Hill will be re-releasing the beloved, Platinum selling album as a new, special limited edition package. The reissue of 1991's Cypress Hill album will be packaged inside a black resin sculpture of...… Read more

Rich Homie Quan has been getting a lot of hate for forgetting the lyrics to "Get Money" during VH1 Hip Hop Honors tribute to Notorious B.I.G. The Roots' Questlove is defending the Atlanta rapper's flub, saying the problem wasn't with Quan, but with society's treatment of ar...… Read more