Hip hop

After Nick Cannon released a diss track called "The Invitation" Monday morning, Eminem replied on Twitter in an amused fashion.

The rapper spent nearly a month behind bars in Sweden on charges of assault.

At least six signs in Wellseley, Massachusetts have been stolen in the past four months, leaving only "metal stumps" behind.

"Let's argue."

Contrary to Jermaine Dupri's belief that women in hip hop are merely "stripping rappers" who are "all rapping about the same thing," there are several rising stars doing the exact opposite.

Biggie Smalls. Tupac Shakur. Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg. A new exhibit shows the rise of hip-hop's greats through the unedited contact sheets of hip-hop photographers.

The story of hip-hop is one of rebellion, attempts at censorship and, finally, artistic acceptance.

Kendrick Lamar could be the third rap artist to win Album of the Year in Grammy history.

The Migos rapper says he didn't mean "queer" in the homophobic sense.

The album has been in the works for more than a year.

The Def Jam founder has been accused of rape by a total of four women.

A surreal ending for the saga of the most expensive record ever sold.

Through smart YouTube shows like "Hot Ones" and "Everyday Struggle," Complex Networks has evolved into a major media player from its start as a glossy magazine.

The Grammy-winning rapper says that both men and women have a responsibility to fight it.

The Playboy founder had everyone from James Brown to Fleetwood Mac on his variety show and has been name-checked in countless hip-hop tracks.

The first authorized documentary of Christopher Wallace is a portrait of a hip-hop master but also of a place called Brooklyn.

Featuring "grab them by the pussy," "laziness is a trait in blacks," "they're rapists" and other gems from the 45th President of the United States.

If you like fish and grits and all that pimp sh*t, the Outkast emcee has you covered.

The organization heading the project announced that it has won a bid for a building and development on 125th Street in Harlem.

LaVarr Ball's over-the-top promotion of his son may be annoying, but Lonzo's bars are easy on the ears.

This is the only early Beastie Boys profile you need.

It's very good!

Known as Rap-i-Farsi or 021 music, Iranian hip-hop grew out of the same alienation and despair as its American precursor.

Is that really Prince screaming in House of Pain's 1992 hit "Jump Around"?

The most delicious listening party in hip-hop history.

Remembering the Tribe Called Quest emcee.

The rapper's latest Twitter ramble reads like a pageant speech.

Kendrick Lamar's new release has the feel of a work-in-progress—but that's the point.

The center names three new "artistic partners" for its 2016-17 season and also announces its JFK Centennial and additional programming.

The hottest show of the year is changing how teachers approach American history.