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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

But why? Running and hip-hop culture are actually more alike than we would think. Sure, both rap and running come from the streets. But there is more to that. Atlanta-based artist Gunna recently ...