T.I. joins "Posted on The Corner" to reflect on 20 years since the "King" album and "ATL" film, plus Birthday Bash and what's ...

(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Recording Academy), (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) OVO’s Baka Calls Rick Ross a 'B*tch' After Drake’s 'Iceman' Disses Baka Not Nice jumped into the ...

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's become ...

Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in the1970s. Check out these 20 notable hip-hop songs that ...

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re exploring how rap music became an outlet for vulnerability and self-reflection.

The goal here is to introduce you to names you haven’t heard of, with hopes that you can start a conversation with the young ...

Today we celebrate the 65th birthday of Curtis Fisher, better known as Grandmaster Caz—a pioneering MC, cultural preservationist, and one of Hip Hop’s earliest and most influential ghostwriters. Caz ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Vince Bucci, Michael Loccsiano, Kevin C. Cox, Elsa / Getty Images No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball. No music genre embodies ...

Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of one of the most influential architects in Hip Hop history, Dr. Dre. Born Andre Romelle Young on February 18, 1965 in Compton, California, Dre has spent decades ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

Megan Thee Stallion made sure Klay Thompson had a birthday he won’t forget. The Hot Girl surprised her boo by bringing out his favorite group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, to perform at his birthday ...