Hip hop and rap music has gone from powerful figures like Nas and Big L, to just about anyone.

Aug 26, 2011 - Adam Frauts

Many people mistakenly see hip hop as a homophobic, misogynistic, intolerant musical genre.

Mar 15, 2011 - Tristan Devereux

The history of hip hop includesunderstanding the Bronx, Kool Herc and the elements of hip hop like the emcee and the DJ.

Jan 3, 2011 - Larry Ware

As western hip hop music becomes more popular among the youth of Japan, more and more Japanese hip hop artists are coming to the surface.

Aug 12, 2010 - Veena Ambikapathy

Learn more about what scholars have written on Hip-Hop music and what side of the coin they stand on.

Jun 25, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

"In the mid-70's, young black men were looking for a new identity. The black church was not satisfying their needs in the quest for a new redemptive age."

Feb 25, 2010 - TiAja Ellis

What are the origins of rap music? What is hip hop culture? From break dancing to turntablism to fashion to graffiti, hip hop is here to stay.

Jan 3, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Respect has become a common term within Hip Hop culture; it therefore seems rather incongruent that its' stars have gained notoriety for their disrespectful behaviour.

Sep 14, 2009 - Hannah O'Connor

A genre characterized by funk and soul rhythms overlaid with heavy drumbeats, Hip Hop can trace its origins back to the early 1970s and New York street emcees.

Aug 12, 2009 - Matthew Van Cura

Move over Vanessa Mae, here comes a new challenger to the crown of Crossover Classical Violinist Extraordinaire - Miri Ben-Ari.

Sep 17, 2008 - Cheryn Tan

Do you like hip hop but get tired of hearing about benjamins, expensive cars, and easy women? Welcome to the world of nerdcore.

Sep 8, 2011 - Beau Harmon

On BBC 3 (5th January 2011), a documentary about the possible exploitation of women in music videos aired causing a stir on most social networking sites.

Jan 6, 2011 - Stefan Jeffrey

What is crunk? What is beatboxing? What do all those hip hop names and definitions actually mean?

Nov 21, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Hip Hop has been criticized for no longer being focused on lyrics. Although this is true, their are facets of hip hop that still contain true lyricists.

Sep 6, 2010 - Larry Ware

Money isn't the only green that concerns artists like Drake and The Roots. Here's how some hip-hop artists are embracing the environmental movement.

Jul 1, 2010 - Melissa Cole

Hip hop songs reveal realities of being black in America. Though many people find the lyrics of hip hop derogatory, the music elucidates a deeper meaning.

Jun 22, 2010 - Cathy Herold

Prison seems to be a rite of passage for many rappers. Learn more about the reason why many of them end up in jail.

May 31, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

Find out more about the art of writing rap songs. Learn how rappers use enjambments and other figure of speech to create a more intricate style

May 26, 2010 - Brunella Irma Costagliola

RUN N.A.M.S, the latest hip hop group to hit the Namibian airwaves, is set to rock the music industry with it's fresh and up-beat sound.

May 14, 2010 - Sharon Kasanda