Tech N9ne’s Thanksgiving Always Includes His Late Mother, Who Defined His Career
Tech N9ne is giving thanks for his mother and how she, a Christian, impacted his wild, horror-like persona.
Erick Sermon Says Clipse Renewed Spotlight For Classic Hip-Hop
Erick Sermon says Clipse helped reopen the lane for classic Hip-Hop duos as he readies his star-packed “Dynamic Duos” project.
H. Rap Brown Dies: Hip-Hop Forever Impacted By Revolutionary Spirit
Hip-Hop didn’t invent rebellion, it inherited the fire from H. Rap Brown long before the culture had a name.
Viral Sensation OnetakeCarter Talks Kendrick, A$AP Rocky & Carrying Hip-Hop’s Torch
OnetakeCarter talks meeting Kendrick and A$AP Rocky in high school, learning tough lessons from Dave East and Trinidad James and why he is focused on creativity over clout.
Yandy Smith & Karlie Redd Get Real on Domestic Violence, Motherhood & Hip-Hop
Yandy Smith and Karlie Redd open up to AllHipHop about domestic violence, motherhood, business moves, and Hip-Hop’s evolution — with heart, humor, and raw honesty.
Tupac Shakur Author Jeff Pearlman Explains Exactly How He Found “Brenda’s Baby”
In his new book “Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, “Jeff Pearlman explains how he tracked down the real “Brenda” and her “baby” from the 1991 2Pac song.
Da Youngstas Talk Kanye West, Naughty By Nature & Their Comeback Plan
Philly rap legends Da Youngstas revisit their ’90s rise, Kanye’s style nods, Naughty By Nature’s mentorship, and the family legacy that still drives them. Tap in as Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur talks to the OGs.
Jon B On 2Pac’s Final Verse, Michael Jackson’s Call, Nas’ Pull-Up & 30 Years Of Classic R&B
Jon B opens up about recording with Tupac two weeks before Vegas, Afeni Shakur’s blessing to release the collab, a surprise call from Michael Jackson, Nas rewriting “Finer Things,” and how his marriage powers the new album Waiting on You.
Omar Gooding Isn’t Done With Cam’Ron—Or Rap
Omar Gooding says his viral rap feud with Cam’ron isn’t about money. It’s about respect, bars and proving his pen is real.
Why Rap Scholar Dr. A.D. Carson Says Hip-Hop Isn’t Dead—Just Still Misunderstood
Dr. A.D. Carson, the professor who defended a rap album as his Ph.D. dissertation, is redefining Hip-Hop as both scholarship and culture. Bars and Books!
Author Dave Anderson Talks Ice Cube & Dr. Umar, Calls Out Fake Agendas & Exploitation
Author Dave Anderson says the only real revolution starts with Black ownership, self-pride, and a commitment to health. But there will be some bumps along the way.
5 Things Every Artist Should Do According to Rapper-Turned-Manager Phresher
Rapper-turned-manager Phresher shares five must-know strategies every up-and-coming artist needs to survive and thrive in today’s music industry.
Wu-Tang Forever: Final U.S. Tour Reminded Us Why They’re The Greatest
Wu-Tang Clan’s final U.S. tour ended in Philadelphia and it was a powerful celebration of Hip-Hop legacy, unity and timeless greatness.
Consequence Reunites With Kanye West For New Music Release
Consequence is making waves as he reunites with Kanye West for a new single.
Tech N9ne’s Origin Story: Blood, Beats, and Becoming a Legend
Tech N9ne risked it all to become a rap legend. He left home at 17, battled trauma, and turned pain into power on his most personal album yet.
Juneteenth Reflections On Unity, Trust & Pure Black Love
A rainy run, a dope Black-owned hoodie, and a kid with a free bottle of water reminded me what Juneteenth is about now.
Op-Ed: What Philly’s Fan Expo Taught Me About Morality, Fandom & America
At Fan Expo Philadelphia, Chuck Creekmur explores the unsettling reality of celebrity worship, racial bias, and how fandom often fails its own values of good vs. evil.
Naughty By Nature’s Treach Explains Ras Baraka Endorsement—Despite Not Trusting Politicians
Treach of Naughty By Nature threw his full support behind Ras Baraka for governor, citing decades of grassroots leadership and an unwavering commitment to community.
DJ Marathon For Ras Baraka Features D-Nice Chuck D, Young Guru, Chuck Creekmur And More
Ras Baraka will headline a star-studded Hip-Hop DJ livestream this Sunday night as cultural leaders mobilize voters ahead of New Jersey’s June 10 primary.
Rob49 Talks Stardom, Struggle & Staying Real As “WTHELLY” Blows Up
Rising New Orleans rapper Rob49 opens up about his viral hit, working with legends like Lil Wayne, and navigating fame while staying true to his roots.
