Philadelphia is known for its rich cultural history and blue-collar resilience, and the Hip Hop scene embodies that same grit and determination. From pioneers who built the foundation to modern stars ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- This week is the 50th anniversary of hip hop. While the genre was born in The Bronx, New York, Philadelphia played a role in crafting its legacy. Parry P is an icon of ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Hip-hop music is celebrating 50 years, and since its inception the impact it’s had on ...

When Philly artist Amir Bey Richardson first uploaded his rap songs online in 2010, he was told his music was “too corny” to garner an audience. “I definitely ...

Philadelphia rap legend Leslie Edward Pridgen, better known as Freeway, is held in high regard among the genre’s elite. He can rack up numbers with the broader listening public too: his 2003 solo ...

Apr 12, 2024; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson (M) stands alongside managing partners David Blitzer (L) and Josh Harris (R) during the unveiling of the statue honoring him in a ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia hip hop artist KUR returned to his alma mater, Saul High School, Monday to encourage students to show up every day. KUR surprised the school's more than 450 students ...

DJ Deezy of the Cause International at Harftranft Elementary School in north Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like ...

Philadelphia rapper LGP Qua, whose real name is Qidere Johnson, was known for using positive, uplifting lyrics for youth in his songs. But on Mother’s Day, the young community advocate became a ...