“The Culture” began on street corners in the Bronx during the 1970s. That street culture, Black culture, expanded to encompass the culture of cities–urban culture. Having taken over cities, “the ...

Storytelling remains a cornerstone of hip-hop, offering artists a way to connect with audiences through vivid narratives and powerful themes. Hip-hop is more than beats and rhymes; it is a platform ...

City Thread, by exhibit participants Molly Hunker and Greg Corso, remixes an unused alley in downtown Chattanooga into a vibrant public space using a linear steel tube and painted graphic surfaces.

For decades, hip-hop was snubbed by folks who refused to consider it high art; now curators are clamoring to tell its stories. In 2021, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston showcased DJ Screw’s legendary ...

Every room in TRUE Skool’s office in the lower level of the former Grand Avenue Mall buzzed with energy. Music reverberated off the walls in one small room, rimmed with shelves stacked with vinyl ...

Hip-hop began in 1973 Bronx as a voice against racism and inequality, rooted in DJing, rapping, dance, and graffiti. It later ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and celebrations have been happening all across the nation. Whether it be live performances, exhibits or parties, hip-hop is getting its rightful due in ...

The traveling pop-up Art, Beats, + Lyrics has been celebrating hip-hop and urban art in cities around the country for 17 years, but has yet to make it to Detroit. That will all change next week when ...

This article provides an overview of the life and career of Fab Five Freddy, highlighting his contributions to hip-hop culture as a graffiti artist, filmmaker, and television host. Since 1998, ...