As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre’s massive influence and global reach, there are still many misconceptions ...

“This is black culture,” said Nick Gates, who is co-teaching hip-hop at COCA (Center for Creative Arts) in University City this summer. “A lot of black youth don’t know about the four elements of ...

Hip-hop's origins are often summed up with the phrase “making something out of nothing,” though it may be more accurate to say hip-hop was makeshift out of necessity. In the socioeconomic context of ...

The evolution of twerking in hip-hop culture is a testament to the power of dance as a form of communication and identity. Twerking has become one of the most recognizable and talked-about dance moves ...

AllHipHop recently spoke with the controversial internet personality to discuss the documentary, which disputes Latinos’ role in Hip-Hop’s birth. DJ Rob Swift, veteran turntablist and member of the ...

Questlove, the accomplished musician, filmmaker and author, most recently of “Hip-Hop Is History,” is no doubt aware that his title cuts more than one way. It indicates both that hip-hop is a ...

Theorizing hip hop dance -- African diaspora -- Feminist re-view of hip hop dance -- Theorizing hip hop dance and consumption -- Furthering globalization and capital formation -- Hip hop dance ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In Questlove’s fascinating new book “Hip-Hop Is History,” he rewrites hip ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a photo installation at Brooklyn Borough Hall is putting “Brooklyn’s Finest: Legends in Focus” in the spotlight, paying homage to Brooklyn’s hip-hop history and ...

Cheers to three world-shaking art forms that were born out of rebellion and flourished in the U.S. of A.

Freedom: Behind the Jackson band that helped shape hip-hop ...