This week’s issue of Gambit is dedicated to hip-hop — and New Orleans’ unique, pivotal influence on its history as the world-changing culture celebrates its 50th birthday. When DJ Kool Herc set up his ...

Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre recently shared their thoughts on the current state of rap music, particularly focusing on sampling, during an episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Their ...

This video explores how Kendrick Lamar helped redefine hip-hop and cultural storytelling throughout the 2010s. It examines his major releases, lyrical themes, and the way his work blended personal ...

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, it is time to reexamine the ways in which lyrics are used in legal proceedings by examining the bias held for the art form. While the birth of hip hop ...

Killer Mike at One Music Festival in Atlanta (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson for rolling out) Killer Mike, the Atlanta-based rapper and social activist, marked his return to the music scene with the ...

The relationship between hip-hop and high fashion is not a new story. For decades, artists have used luxury goods as both personal expression and social commentary, turning designer labels into ...

In the world of hip hop media, few voices stir up conversation like DJ Akademiks. Known for his unfiltered takes and fiery livestreams, he's spent years speaking openly about the biggest names in the ...

The late summer months of August and September celebrate both the anniversary of hip-hop as well as Hispanic heritage, a fitting combination since Hispanic culture and sound have had a significant ...

Over the past decade, conservative commentator and podcaster Ben Shapiro has made a living telling his followers that rap isn’t music. If anyone thinks so, Shapiro tweeted in 2012, “you’re stupid.” ...

August 11 is National Hip-Hop Celebration Day! The celebration was made official by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last July, following the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In a speech on the Senate ...