Hip-hop tours are increasingly using theatrical stagecraft to elevate the concert experience. Playboi Carti’s atmospheric shows and Kanye West’s innovative stage designs paved the way for ambitious ...

DJ Cassidy brought his acclaimed “Pass The Mic Live!” to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sunday. The historic one-time concert united 20 New York native ...

In a live music landscape often driven by volume over value, The Craft is taking a different approach—one rooted in precision, respect, and a return to hip-hop's foundation.

From stadiums to arenas, the biggest rap and hip hop artists in the industry are taking over this year. Artists such as Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar are just a few of the major artists you can catch ...

On this date in 1986, Miami’s own 2 Live Crew released their groundbreaking debut album 2 Live Crew Is What We Are on their independent label, Luke Skyywalker Records. This raw and unapologetic ...

Wilmington will host MC Sha-Rock Day on May 17th to honor hip-hop pioneer and city native Sharon Jackson. Jackson, known as MC Sha-Rock, is considered the first female rapper and was an original ...

This set the foundation for vibrant and radical hip hop music. With time, MCs started rhyming over these beats in a new form of expression called rap, described as “no melody, strong beat, and talk.” ...

Thirty-six years ago, on February 7, 1989, 2 Live Crew dropped their groundbreaking and controversial album As Nasty As They Wanna Be, released through Uncle Luke’s indie imprint Luke Skyywalker ...

Nashville's "Music City" nickname originated in 1873 after the Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for Queen Victoria. Nashville, best known for country music, also has a rich history and thriving scene ...