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 culture is arguably the most impactful artistic export the U.S. has to offer. It left its mark on everything: no haute couture house or Eastern European indie band was left untouched. What’s ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

When was hip hop born? Its widely accepted birth date is 11 August 1973, when a now legendary party was thrown in a community room at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, a tower block in the Bronx, New York. It was ...

This year, the world is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, one of the most significant cultural movements of the 20th century. Although there’s no exact date for the birth of hip-hop — and ...