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Hip-Hop

Where culture, creativity and commentary collide. Sharp, insightful reviews that break down the beats, bars and production that define the hip-hop genre, helping readers discover emerging talent and appreciate the work of established icons. Spotlights of the leaders and innovators pushing hip hop’s boundaries, via profiles, interviews and deep dives into their influence on music, fashion and social movements. Expect a mix of passionate critique, cultural analysis and insider perspectives, making it the go-to source for anyone living and breathing hip hop. Read more about Music.

An image shows four women in light blue outfits dancing energetically in unison on stage with bright spotlights.

The 2025/26 Harkness Mainstage Series Is Amplifying Women’s Artistry Across Genres

The program, which runs from September through May, is "as much a statement as it is an artistic offering," co-executive director Alison Manning tells Observer.
By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A photo of a group of friends in a city square: Four men pose together casually on a paved urban street, two standing and two crouching, with additional people sitting in the background. They are dressed in 1980s urban streetwear, including hats, sunglasses, and a variety of layered clothing styles.

Rapper’s Delight: Three American Photographers Shine in ‘HIP HOP – Living a Dream’ at Galerie Bene Taschen

Music is the driving force in all of the images in this group show.
By Sabrina Cooper

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Estate Is Selling Vintage Vinyl from the Artist’s Foray into Music

Basquiat didn't just paint—he helped produce an iconic '80s hip hop track.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

In Concert Street Dance, Everything Old Is New Again

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Hiplet Dancers on the Fusion of Classical Pointe with Hip-Hop and Urban Dance

By Cat Woods

How J Dilla Turned The Sound of Error Into a Brand New Beat

By Robert Christgau

Bruno Beltrão’s Critical, Creative Take on Hip-Hop Comes to BAM

By Billy McEntee

From Lana to Lizzo to Vampire Weekend, The 14 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2019

By Owen Myers
Kanye West attends the the Versace fall 2019 fashion show.

The Kanye-Drake Feud’s Only Losers Are Hip-Hop—And All of Us

By Michael Jordan

Lil Kim Honored by NYC Council for African-American Music Appreciation Month

By Madina Toure
Eminem Revivial Sales Donald Trump

Eminem’s New Album Tops the Billboard 200 Chart Amid Donald Trump Attacks

By Brandon Katz
Gustav Ahr Lil Peep Cause of Death

Up-and-Coming Rapper Lil Peep Dead at 21

By Brandon Katz
French Montana at the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Square on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

French Montana Is Using Decades of Hip-Hop Culture to Save New York Rap

By Marcus K. Dowling
John C. Reilly as himself in Lil Dicky's "Pillow Talk" video.

Lil Dicky & Creators on Going Hard With 11-Minute ‘Pillow Talk’ Music Video

By Drew Grant
Patrick Adams

Legendary Producer Patrick Adams Has Priceless Advice for Aspiring Artists

By Justin Joffe
Brother Ali

How Rapper Brother Ali Nurtures Creativity Through Spiritual Practice

By Justin Joffe
Marian Hill

How an Apple Commercial Catapulted Marian Hill Into the Mainstream

By Rob LeDonne
Matisyahu

Balancing Faith and Music Isn’t Easy—That’s Why It’s a Career Game Changer

By Allie Volpe
And for the legions of women who count themselves as part of the 'Vixen Army,' that means the chance to channel their inner Rihanna or Beyoncé, seven days a week.

Torch 1,000 Calories in Wynwood With This Former Miami Heat Dancer

By Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
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Gorillaz Soundtrack the Trumpocalypse on ‘Humanz’

By Bryn Gelbart
Travis Scott

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Phoenix, SZA & Travis Scott, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Frank Ocean performs at the Oya music festival in Oslo, on August 9, 2012.

Was Frank Ocean’s ‘Lens’ Cover Art Inspired by Kerry James Marshall?

By Alanna Martinez
Beastie Boys

How The Beastie Boys Perfected Rap-Rock (Before Everyone Else Ruined It)

By Ron Hart
Kendrick Lamar

‘DAMN.’—Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped His Commercial Masterpiece

By Justin Joffe
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