Although pandemic shutdowns are past their peak as cities reopen fully to the public, street racing remains a growing issue in 2021. Officials across the nation continue to grapple with the rising ...

Gilbert Toker Izquierdo, one of the original members of Ruthless Records' Brownside, has passed away.

The Boombox takes a look back at the rappers who have been honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

We're taking a look at the most important events in the genre's history that have taken place in each year since 1973.

On the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, two of the biggest songs in rap - Drake’s “Nice for What” and Cardi B’s “Be Careful” - were inspired by Hill’s beautiful ...

As we remember 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' we look back at how the student became the teacher, and why it is important to remember the message over the controversies.

Apparently, that whole, "no question is ever stupid" philosophy flew right past KRS-One. Because on a fateful December night in 1993, while P.M. Dawn was performing at Manhattan's Sound Factory ...

We look at some of the most important firsts in hip-hop, from its origins to the present day.

Musician Wynton Marsalis may not like rap, but jazz and hip-hop have been synonymous with each other since the 1990s.

While it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when it was that Southern Hip-Hop seeped into the collective consciousness of the rap industry and asserted its dominance, only one crew can lay claim to ...

If you haven't noticed, there aren't hype men on stage like there used to be back in the day. While the beat-boxer or the two backup dancers like Scoob and Scrap Lover are not completely gone from ...

4 "Rhythm Nation" (1989) Rhythm Nation 1814 One of the most influential videos of all time, Janet Jackson's 1989 video, "Rhythm Nation" redefined just how culturally influential and relevant a ...