The Cartel Order, a DFW-based battle rap community, chose The 4th Floor Lounge in Oak Cliff as the venue for their last event of 2025. The space is known for artists and art lovers to vibe out with ...

Lord Sear has been one of the key voices in hip-hop on Sirius XM for as long as many fans can remember. He has been there, a ...

Popular DJ and voice actor, Steve Watson, aka Lord Sear, has passed away. Here's what we know about the Harlem-based Radio Host.

Check out an excerpt from a special anthology that investigates women's work behind the scenes in hip hop and reggaeton.

In honor of the 29th anniversary of Biggie's death, we thought we'd take a look his musical friendship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

McAvoy's directorial debut tells the true story of two Scottish musicians who reinvented themselves as American rappers ...

The free-spirited figure skater spoke to our dance critic about her approach to performing, the role of music and more.

Twenty years ago, Three 6 Mafia’s Oscars triumph for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” helped an uptight awards show loosen up.

A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture, Fab 5 Freddy recounts how graffiti, rap music, and break dancing came ...

This year's list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and Caribbean music. Last year’s Class of 2025 beamed bright when it was time to deliver. Spanning ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

It’s more like the Hall of Hard Feelings for the Demon. Gene Simmons is again sticking his tongue out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for allowing hip-hop artists to snag a spot in rock’s most ...