From Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and more, these were the biggest headlines across R&B, hip-hop and African genres this year.

President Jimmy Carter honored and recognized Black musicians by creating Black Music Month in June -- also known as African ...

The South African multi-award-winning rapper Emtee recently shared a thank you message to everyone that has supported him and ...

Lunmctik, real name Sphelele Qadi is carving his own unique path in the SA music scene with the recent release of his single, ...

African drumming is one of history’s most influential musical traditions, deeply rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and ...

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 ...

Fat Joe has ignited a heated debate online following his appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast. During the ...

Hip-hop artists in Senegal have a long history of playing a pivotal role in presidential elections. What was their impact in ...

His music fused a charismatic blend of hip-hop and kwaito - a uniquely South African take on house music. It resonated with young people, attracted to Riky Rick's larger than life trash talking ...

Lunmctik has always identified with hip hop culture, and despite the local ... Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing ...