Today, entertainment is political. Despite this trend, however, political conviction continues to elicit resolute objection: people continue to dislike the invasive nature of today’s politics, and ...

Hip-hop has evolved from its humble beginnings in the Bronx during the 1970s to become one of the most influential cultural movements worldwide. Beyond its musical appeal, hip-hop serves as a powerful ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

When Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President in January 2017, many predicted that mainstream music would spend 2017 lyrically criticizing him, his words, his actions, and his planned policies. Hip ...

Hip-hop started as a local movement in the Bronx but quickly grew into a staple among global arts. Today, it influences music as a whole, not to mention fashion, language, and politics worldwide. If ...