We delve into the collision of hip-hop and samurai culture, sharpening our focus on the legacy of Shinichirō Watanabe's 2004 anime series, Samurai Champloo.

What if the rejection of Kendrick Lamar's artistry isn't about the music at all but about a culture that fears what it cannot intellectually dominate?

Before he became one of neo-soul's most understated and revered voices, Dwele was a reluctant singer chasing a rap dream. His self-released 2000 debut quietly—but powerfully—changed the course of his career. Let's explore.

The glaciers of ice never melted. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... still reigns supreme.

After five long years, Playboi Carti returns with his third studio album—a sprawling swamp of rage that tests patience, defies conventions and arguably reaffirms his place at the razor's edge of hip-hop. But was it worth the wait?

Women in hip-hop have taken centre stage, giving a voice to the vixen and righting the wrongs of a testosterone-fuelled landscape.

The Culture Crypt examines how the titular 1998 crime thriller revolutionised fashion by fusing streetwear with high-end luxury, setting the stage for today's thread-woven status quo.

The Black bourgeoisie has a problem…

All Nas needed was one mic, but if you ask any of these rappers, they might prefer a FootLocker discount…

Remembering the Louisville Legend.

Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…

Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…

'98 til infinity…

From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?