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Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

The ‘unseen VJ’ describes how BET’s ‘Rap City’ got off the ground

Alvin Jones used a string of specials over school vacations as the foundation for the network’s long-running show

Drake made an album for the Kevin Samuels generation

On ‘For All the Dogs,’ Drake continues to regress into misogyny

Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff’s shooting death

With ‘Bongos,’ Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have something to prove

The collaboration comes with high stakes for both rappers

Rapper Cam’ron’s Baby Phat appearance made pink a power look for guys

As we celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, here is a legendary look that made it hot

Rapper Missy Elliott’s inflated ‘trash bag’ helped create new space for women in hip-hop

As we celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, here is a legendary look that made it hot

After discovering Coogi at the club, The Notorious B.I.G. made it a staple in his repertoire

As we celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, here are some of the legendary looks that made it hot

Aux Cord Chronicles XXIV: Songs of the summer

Some of our favorite songs to drop this summer