MC Hammer, born Stanley Kirk Burrell, was born in 1962 in Oakland, California. His father was a professional poker player and ...

Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj has been named the greatest female rapper of all time by Billboard. The list of the Best Female Rappers of All Time, released by Billboard staff, also featured hip-hop ...

Murs is a prolific proletarian artist who’s given us heartfelt, earnest verses since he began rapping professionally in the mid-90s. Born Nicholas Carter, the veteran Los Angeles MC is an indie rap ...

But sadly, the Soul Sonic Force—comprised of Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, The G.L.O.B.E and DJ Jazzy Jay—has lost one its members.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Nav, Will Smith, and Lil Durk.

Masters of the Mic, a hip-hop/R&B show, will perform July 19 in Tuscaloosa ... Vocalist on "La Di Da Di" was a rapper then known as MC Ricky D, later going by Slick Rick. Born Richard Martin Lloyd ...

Bishop Brigante, the Canadian battle rap legend and Hip-Hop artist, has died at 41 after a battle with cancer.

The series, hosted by DSolo, has been flying under the radar of mainstream music fans but is essential for fans of the local ...

Billboard has named Nicki Minaj the greatest female rapper of all time, recognizing her for her groundbreaking contributions ...

Masters of the Mic, a hip-hop/R&B show, will perform July 19 ... Vocalist on "La Di Da Di" was a rapper then known as MC Ricky D, later going by Slick Rick. Born Richard Martin Lloyd Watters ...