This Black History Month, Capital XTRA are spotlighting breakthrough artists both in and out of the rap and R&B genres. These five breakthrough artists have had an incredible 2024 and their ...

Their music, raw and powerful, discussed rising poverty in inner cities and encouraged black education among youth. They were ...

Gritty rock. Rapped vocal flows. Soaring melodies. Is there anything Peter Xan can’t do? With the arrival of his new EP Empty ...

whose groundbreaking book Black Noise: Rap Music and Black Culture in Contemporary America which was published in 1994. To be sure, there were many journalists who were important chroniclers of ...

Breaking barriers and redefining the genre, these Black country artists are bringing fresh voices and stories to the heart of ...

As we mourn the loss of musical greats like Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson, we're honoring some of our living legends ...

Rich Homie Quan stood out in hip-hop while in the midst of a city full of rap stars. When Atlanta became known as hip-hop’s ...

Who created gangsta rap? According to conservative commentator Candace Owens, the government is behind the creation of ...

Ron Stallworth wore many hats throughout his 30-year career in law enforcement – including one that was white and pointed.

The Congressional Black Caucus is an essential organization that has deep roots in Black America, like Hip-Hop. Dr. Nola ...

These students are proud of where they come from, but they also identify with "black culture," meaning rap music, hip-hop apparel and sneakers. But this is only the shiny, pretty part. They don't ...

Closing out NYCWFF is The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson. Presented by Bacardi, it’s a Hip Hop celebration that will also ...