Some Hip-Hop artists are known for their bold, distinctive fashion that helps them stand out and amplify their personal brands. From Run-DMC’s adidas tracksuits in the 1980s to the blinged-out chains ...

Slang and fashion are two relatively well-known facets of our society that stem from hip-hop. Whether it’s a unique catchphrase or a physical, nonverbal greeting, hip-hop’s influence on how we ...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop has been all of the rage and for good reason. The last ...

Missy Elliott jewelry and nail detail. Since its inception in the 1970s, hip-hop has made a mark on culture. One of the main ways is through its impact on style, with hip-hop artists setting trends in ...

Even though it began 50 years ago in the 1970s, hip-hop music experienced a golden age in the 1980s and 1990s. And if the many classic albums, performances, and artists weren’t enough, there are also ...

Walk into the Cincinnati Art Museum in the next few months and you’ll be greeted by two gigantic Nike Air Force 1 basketball shoes. The amazing sculptures weigh several hundred pounds each and are ...

Last year, New York celebrated the 50th birthday of its proudest musical offspring, hip-hop, with a string of exhibitions and concerts across the city. On May 9, the American Museum of Natural History ...

In the month leading up to the opening of The Art of Hip-Hop, Wynwood’s latest museum honoring the genre, the photographer has built a small-scale record store, scoured his closet for ephemera and ...

Chika Takai moved from Tokyo to Atlanta as a student, later becoming a dancer and DJ for the Atlanta Hawks. When Megan Thee Stallion’s viral 2024 hit “Mamushi” was released, listeners were surprised ...