Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

The Rock the Bells Festival, presented LL Cool J showcased some of the genre’s best from the 1980s and 1990s at Prudential Center in Newark.

Hip-hop was born in the Bronx, right? But it's equally indebted to Bergen County, which had the first rap record label and a vibrant scene of its own.

Block parties and the various elements of hip-hop served as an outlet for creativity and an escape from the hardships of daily life.

A key part of recorded hip-hop’s early years of relying heavily on session musicians for backing tracks, bassist Larry Smith played on early ‘80s classics including “The Breaks.” ...

Before hip-hop topped charts, it was raw, political, and underground. From New York basements to 2Pac’s rage, here’s how “street music” broke through.

In honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, take CNN’s quiz to discover which decade you most resemble.

If you listened to hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was all about Eric B. & Rakim. The New York-based duo was known for their unique sound, which was the perfect blend of DJ Eric B ...

Trailblazing Chicago hip-hop group He Who Walks Three Ways helped the local scene grow into an identity of its own in the early 90s.

MC Sha-Rock, the first female MC in hip-hop, recalls her origin story and how she paved the way for women in rap today. Read it all, in her words, here.

The video is accompanied by the tagline “When ur Hip Hop AF” and is most definitely good for a few laughs, that is if you’re not too busy cringing.