Has rap's reign ended? The roiling debate ahead of the Grammys

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...

Swishahouse co-founder Michael '5000' Watts dies at 52, leaving lasting legacy in Houston hip-hop

By Robert Hill Fifty-two-year-old Houston Hip-Hop legend and Swishahouse co-founder Michael Watts, known as "5000 Watts," ...

Women In Hip-Hop Hit The Ivy League With ‘Miss-Education' Course At Princeton University

Launching the Spring 2026 semester, the Ivy League university will introduce the course highlighting how women emcees ...

‘Love & Hip Hop Miami’ shows Michael losing his cool with Rada during this week’s new episode

A brand new episode of the hit reality series Love & Hip Hop Miami premieres on BET Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 8/7c. During this week’s new episode, Nadia finally lands in Miami just as Michael loses his ...
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Houston hip-hop legend DJ Michael 5000 Watts hospitalized, family requests prayers

Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael “5000” Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, has been hospitalized due to serious health ...
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Grammy-Nominated Hip-Hop Star Dies ‘Unexpectedly’ at 43: Friends and Collaborators Confirm Profit’s Death

The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of Grammy-nominated artist, Tobias Adin Smith. According to an online obituary, Smith died at the age of 43 on January 19. He was known under the moniker Profit ...

Building a Hip-Hop Brand Through Custom Merchandise and Fan Culture

Hip-hop has always been bigger than sound alone. From fashion and visuals to physical merchandise, artists build brands fans can recognize, wear, and belong to.
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Miss-Education: Women in Hip-Hop Course Coming to Princeton University

The class will highlight the impact of women emcees like Lil Kim and Cardi B, while examining the culture’s history through a ...