DJ Master Tee made the original silky-smooth beat (which was later adapted by co-producer Tony Pizarro) for Dear Mama, the late rap legend ... that even the biggest gangsta rapper in America ...

Tucker had led a crusade against “gangsta rap.” One of the songs that referred to Tucker, “How Do U Want It,” says, “Delores Tucker, yous a muthafucka, instead of trying to help a nigga you destroy a ...

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music I’ve been fixated on recently. We are currently in a moment of ...

Signed to Yo Gotti’s CMG, Blac Youngsta blends humor with Memphis grit, embodying the city’s dynamic rap culture. As a member ...

The racially diverse terrain of the music trade allows the film to poke fun at contemporary race relations, and the collision of white and black culture provides some of the best laughs.

But it also came to be associated with violence, drug culture, gangs ... while still adding just enough of that nostalgic ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...

Listen to the tunes of Foe Tha Love of $, a hard-hitting gangsta rap anthem about hustling for money featuring rapid-fire ...

Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now ... “You can still be gangsta and still follow God,” she said, addressing the crowd while reflecting on ...