Hip-Hop Icons Tell Justices That Texas Turned Rap Lyrics Into a Death Warrant

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

New Lexington coffee shop opens with alien and space themed lounge

A new Lexington coffee shop has opened that is truly out of this world. Caffiends Coffee House opened at the end of February ...

Listen to new Alien Ant Farm song, 'Reasons'

Alien Ant Farm has premiered a new song called "Reasons."The track was co-written by Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson ...

Why desert drives and UFO lore haunt Phoenix rocker’s new album

Phoenix rocker shares the story behind "Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet," from childhood memories of ...
The New York Times

How the NBA and hip-hop have inspired culture and each other for decades

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Vince Bucci, Michael Loccsiano, Kevin C. Cox, Elsa / Getty Images No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball. No music genre embodies ...
Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. releases a new rap song, ‘Fast & Furious,’ under the stage name t$unami

Kelly Oubre Jr. appears to be spending his All-Star break in the recording studio. On Monday, the Sixers forward posted a clip of his newest single, “Fast & Furious ...
The Root

15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...
Forbes

Cardi B Matches One Of Hip-Hop’s Biggest Stars With A New No. 1

Cardi B’s “Errtime” rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Airplay chart, immediately becoming the rapper's milestone tenth leader. She ties Ye's career record this week. WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER ...