Taking a brief look back at the genre, hip-hop was born from the competitive spirit of MCs going bar-for-bar at block parties ...

Basketball players have a long history of venturing into rap. From Damian Lillard and Shaquille O'Neal to the Ball brothers, here are the best rap songs by NBA players. You know how the cliché ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...

Rap lyrics have a long history of being used as evidence in court cases. But a Georgia bill that would protect artists is now on the table.