One of the enduring traits of artists within hip-hop, from generation to generation, is the freedom of self-expression. The very soul of hip-hop is based off the freestyle, coming up with lyrics and ...

In the small and unassuming space, tucked into an industrial warehouse in Everett, MCs crowd into tight circles, while two mics are ritualistically passed around the room. Artists and enthusiasts ...

That question purposely paraphrases the title of a classic hip-hop single, “P.S.K. What Does It Mean?” That song, ironically, never defined the term, but was wild popular nevertheless. The answer to ...

Hip-hop and rap artist Cold Sweat breaks down what it's like to write, perform and release music at a time when there’s no gigs because of COVID-19. Back in March, Cold Sweat posed for a photo to ...

The Lox have been top-tier lyricists for the better part of three decades, and the bandmates, podcast partners, and longtime friends have continued to showcase their excellence. In a new episode in ...

“Freestyle Love Supreme,” the hip-hop improv show that won a special Tony Award for its Broadway run, is different every night. Different guest stars. Different audience input. Different rap riffs.

The Freestyle Festival has, over the past three years, become a staple of the Long Beach summer experience. Taking place at the Queen Mary, a location that has become synonymous with strong, nostalgia ...

Hip-hop culture penetrates every aspect of people's lives, from the way they dress and speak to walk and dance. Though mostly associated with music, hip-hop from its inception has always been a ...

This exultant evening of improvised rap — created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale — turns out to be a perfect fit for Broadway. By Ben Brantley And just as you were thinking ...