The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, and Doechii.

With the passing of the legendary vocalist and songwriter Roberta Flack. Hip-Hop Wired has compiled 10 songs that sampled her ...

RZA says HOT 97 banning Wu-Tang Clan’s music back in 1997, along with their sister stations, was a kick in the nuts to the ...

A new planet discovered? The Hubble Space Telescope has detected an exciting new exoplanet, adding to the growing list of ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and how it ...

Strings, brass and percussion are at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, but now, there's a new member to the ...

1. “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (from the 1973 album “Killing Me Softly”) ...

The rappers who are serious about their craft and showcase the depth of their lyrical talents do exist. While these artists ...

Don't call it a comeback. Hip-hop has been here for years, squabbling for respect among the in the music game. While the ...

Young MC won a Grammy for "Bust a Move" after co-writing "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" for Tone Loc. Here's what he ...

DALLAS, Texas — If you’re from Dallas, you may know the name Dorrough. The rapper and hip-hop star is known for his hit ...