2001: On May, 11, 2001, Marlon Brando, a member of Yonkers hip-hop group Sporty Thievz, died when he was struck by a car in the Bronx. Made up of Marlon Brando, King Kirk and Big Dubez, Sporty Thievz ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fashion has always been a core pillar of Hip-Hop culture, shaping how artists present themselves and how their music is received.

On this day, June 28, in hip-hop history... 2001: Jay-Z ignites a full-blown rap beef with a few Queensbridge legends before bringing out the King of Pop, thus creating a few of the most iconic ...

On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16-year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely ...

It’s been two decades since Jay-Z made Hip-Hop history by bringing out the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, out to that Summer Jam stage in 2001. Although it happened at a time when camera phones weren’t ...

Hip hop, born in the Bronx in the late 1970s, has transcended its humble beginnings to become a global cultural force. While the genre has always been celebrated and revered, it wasn’t until recently ...

As a teen, Michael Elliot lived on the streets of Philadelphia, often spending winter nights in the subway to stay warm. Now the 34-year-old rap entrepreneur-turned-screenwriter has found a home in ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Actor, author, slam poet, hip-hop artist — Saul Williams just can’t sit while there’s ...

The Philadelphia 76ers’ iconic mascot Hip-Hop returns on November 8, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the team’s 2001 NBA Finals run. Bill Roth is stepping back into the spotlight and the rabbit ...

Jon B opened up about working with Nas on “Finer Things,” his Hip-Hop influences, and why his new album Waiting on You proves he’s far from finished. “They got Jon B here to see you,” he remembered ...

Two Latinos plan to rob dealers and use the money to record a hip hop album. The film's handheld, often POV-style camerawork attempts to add a grimy edge.