Accra is gearing up for a major moment in global music this December as Ghana’s capital hosts the first-ever Talking Drums ...

South Africa's music scene is buzzing as AmaPiano king Kabza De Small teams up with hip-hop heavyweight Emtee and versatile ...

African artists are taking the global music scene by storm, thanks to their unique fusion of traditional sounds with ...

It’s impossible to overlook hip-hop’s profound impact on the global music landscape as it celebrates its 50th year. Beyond its birthplace in the Bronx, New York, this genre has transcended borders, ...

The star-studded lineup included DJ Speedsta, Shamiso, Kid X, Zingah, DreamTeam, Maggz and Ma-E, who all brought their A-game ...

South African rapper Kwesta and wife Yolanda Vilakazi mark over a decade of love, sparking online debate about loyalty, fame, and modern celebrity marriages ...

The United Nations will host the first ever Global Hip-Hop Summit in South Africa tomorrow (Oct. 20) in an effort to achieve their Millennium Development Goals. The UN’s Millennium Development Goals ...

South African hip-hop artist Nicole LUV has been crowned the 2025 Creative Conqueror, walking away with R50 000 to fuel her ...

Chuck D said for Hip-Hop to live on for another 50 years, “we got to recognize the world too,” and said the future lies in Africa. Chuck D is reflecting on the history of Hip-Hop and its worldwide ...

The Love & Hip Hop family is coming together to step away from the drama and dig deep into their roots. Eight cast members from different cities will be tracing their African roots on Love & Hip Hop: ...

Veteran Atlanta rapper Jeezy, 48, set a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra for a hip-hop concert.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Hip-hop music is celebrating 50 years, and since its inception the impact it’s had on ...