Hip-hop pioneer and icon MC Hammer has had a career spanning just over three decades and over fifty million albums sold. With the 25th anniversary of "Too Legit Too Quit" quickly approaching, Hammer took some time out of his busy schedule to reminisce about the triple-platinum hit, and exp...… Read more

Jaime Luis Gomez, or as we know him, Taboo, best known as a member of the Black Eyed Peas. He was born in Los Angeles, California as a Mexican-American on both sides, and Shoshone Indian on his mother's side. Taboo lived out much of his young life in California and at the age of 32, he married J...… Read more

M.anifest has made a name for himself by telling stories through his music that are unmistakably influenced by the youth culture of his native Ghana, but also represent themes and ideas that have managed to strike a chord with audiences of all ages around the world. In the latest interview from PEPR...… Read more

As Ohio emcee Blueprint prepares to release an upcoming collaborative EP with longtime friend Aesop Rock, he’s staying focused on the bigger picture. In addition to the EP, Vigilante Genesis (produced entirely by Aesop), he does a weekly podcast with Illogic called Super Duty To...… Read more

Arrested Development has been an advocate of more positive hip-hop ever since the late 80's, and in light of recent events, the group's frontman Speech has launched a petition to change the sound and tone of urban radio. Speech has started an online petition urging the FCC, Clea...… Read more

Riot Fest & Rodeo has unveiled the first wave of 2016 artists and true to form, it’s a diverse roster. The annual musical festival hosted hip-hop legends Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, De La Soul, and Cypress Hill at the 2015 event and this year, hip-hop is seemingly even more prevale...… Read more