In the 25-year history of modern Nigerian mainstream music, we have seen unforgettable hip-hop records that defined eras and showcased the compelling artistry of several rappers. A fantastic hook can ...

Twenty-five years ago, the MTV Video Music Awards celebrated the diversity of hip hop during an impactful year. By the dawn of the new millennium, hip-hop was at a crossroads. There was still a ...

On this date in Hip Hop history, Cleveland’s own Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their second studio album E. 1999 Eternal through Ruthless Records, marking a defining moment for the group and the genre ...

The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He ...

The music of Kansas City's most prolific rap artist, Tech-N9ne, has been featured in film, TV and video games like Madden NFL 06. He's helped lead the city's hip-hop culture for more than three ...

In 1999, on the eve of his 27th birthday, which included a million-dollar, over-the-top, four-day party, Jermaine Dupri said he wanted to be Atlanta’s “mascot.” Eight years earlier, as a 19-year-old ...

Slick Rick is getting ready to release his first album since 1999. The hip-hop artist will share Victory, a follow-up to The Art of Storytelling, on June 13. Victory is described, in a press release, ...