“People Everyday” became an anthem bridging the gap between the genre’s party roots and its potential for cultural commentary. It also helped solidify Arrested Development’s place in music history, ...

Lovers of hip-hop, coming-of-age stories or grief memoirs will be swept away by the lyricism of Willie Perdomo’s “The Crazy ...

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sir Mix-a-Lot released his third LP, Mack Daddy. This was the Seattle-born rapper’s most successful project, housing his timeless hit single, “Baby Got Back.” ...

Lamar, himself, is no stranger to the halftime show. Three years ago at the Super Bowl LVI, he performed alongside two of the ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

Signed to his EST label in a joint venture with Alamo, EST Lu Mike was someone Gee looked at as the younger version of ...

There is a saying that when you take a walk on the wild side, you find redemption. Shadrack Kuteesa embarked on such a ...

It’s just the latest achievement for the man who was the first rapper to ever be awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize.

A rivalry between two of the world’s biggest rappers has simmered for years, flaring up again in May thanks to multiple surprise tracks ...

have made to our great country,” she said. Trump would then sign a proclamation later that day declaring that Black History Month be observed by “public officials, educators, librarians ...

The Courant’s arts picks for Feb. 2-8 includes an immigration-themed concert, country crooners and a side of comic relief.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have both confirmed their attendance, as they square off in the album of the year category for the ...