Houston hip-hop icon Michael "5000" Watts, the founder of Swishahouse Records and a pioneer of the "chopped and screwed" sound, has passed away following a recent hospitalization.

Today, the GRAMMY Museum announced the upcoming launch of Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, which is set for October 7. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking genre, this ...

I’m from the small Central Illinois town of Decatur. My hometown is one of the sites where the war on drugs and many of its battles took place. In 2018, Decatur was listed at number seven in USA Today ...

Former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger promoted Christianity in a new interview with Variety published Tuesday, saying the faith "gets a bad rap." The pop star and former reality ...

Do you love hip-hop? Do you love Christian contemporary music? Do you live in Austin? Great news: There's a radio station for you. Earlier this week, Christian hip-hop radio brand BOOST Radio launched ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Twenty-five years ago, she was known only as “Baby Doe,” found abandoned under a stairwell at a Greensboro apartment complex. Today, Angel Thomas is a college graduate, entrepreneur ...

Roc Boy Preezy dropped his faith-driven anthem SAVED, blending gospel and hip-hop to mark his spiritual journey and mainstream rise in 2025. However, personal challenges temporarily derailed his ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Joshua Generational Youth Camp presents a Pitt County Youth Event called Christian hip-hop free concert. The theme is “what about the children.” The camp is a non-profit ...

Lizzo returns to her rap roots with “My Face Hurts From Smiling” a new mixtape that features SZA and Doja Cat. She’s ready to reintroduce herself. My Face Hurts From Smiling is fun, fearless and full ...

One “yes” changed Dante’ Pride’s life. Nine months or so ago, a clip of gospel music legend Lisa Page Brooks singing the phrase “the Devil is a liar” went viral. Pride, a Christian hip-hop artist from ...

T.W.I.N. is an Athens-based musician known for her unique blend of R&B and hip hop. Her latest mixtape, "Slight Detour," explores the emotional journey after a breakup. T.W.I.N. utilizes the mobile ...