Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.

A standout hip-hop sample is more than just a looped snippet ... As The Fresh Prince paints vivid pictures of summer fun and ...

Additionally, some Hip-Hop YouTube series entertain and educate new and old fans alike (e.g., DJ Premier’s So Wassup and ...

Will Smith, a name synonymous with ‘90s hip-hop and blockbuster Hollywood success, is once again stepping into the music industry with his latest album, Based on a True Story. Smith, who began ...

"I'm just a study of hip-hop," the Atlanta legend tells PEOPLE in celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary this month Brenton Blanchet is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. He has been working at ...

The emergence of hip-hop forever changed music and culture, leaving its mark on the game of football and captivating generations of fans around the world. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of ...