There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...

Hip-hop, born in the Bronx during the 1970s, has evolved into a global cultural and musical powerhouse. Initially a response to poverty and social challenges, it grew through innovation in music, ...

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre’s massive influence and global reach, there are still many misconceptions ...

Hip-hop has always been more than just a genre of music. Hip-hop has evolved into a cultural powerhouse from its roots in the Bronx during the 1970s, influencing fashion, language, and business ...

Born in the 1970s, hip-hop music was built largely on the beat breaks in disco songs. Some of the earliest hits in the genre sampled those dancey tracks, including “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill ...

“We don’t live for hip hop, it lives for us” —Talib Kweli Since its origins on the streets of the Bronx in the early 1970s, hip hop has rapidly evolved into a cultural movement with its influence seen ...

Hip-hop has been at the forefront of defining modern culture since its inception 50 years ago. While this music genre continues to evolve heading into 2026, there are quite a few surprising things ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology (THE CONVERSATION) There was a time ...