New Jersey has charged 15 people in the takedown of a violent street gang accused of bragging about murders in rap music videos. The members of the Trenton-based gang are responsible for crimes that ...

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular ...

YBC Dul's Young Bag Chasers gang and rival crews faced major charges in Philadelphia's deadliest gang violence case.

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The Compton rapper came into the biggest night in music with an astounding nine nominations, and he has already won three awards. Before the Grammys officially aired, Lamar won Best Melodic Rap ...

While the music industry is comprised of hundreds of artists, only a few reach the level of stardom like Gene Simmons. At the forefront of the legendary band KISS, Simmons helped the group not only ...

The KISS frontman slammed the institution for including rap and hip-hop artists: "I don't come from the ghetto, it doesn't speak my language." By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Gene Simmons says ...

Film Independent has announced the six filmmakers selected for the fifth annual Amplifier Fellowship — and with $180,000 in ...

Kendrick Lamar is now the most decorated Grammy-winning rapper of all time, with his mantle holding a total of 27 awards. The “Humble” rapper blew past previous record-holder Jay-Z’s 24 wins, scooping ...

Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness. This week, Kieran pens a personal ode to the ...

The rapper's fourth album, which introduced the concept of the original gangster to the world outside of Los Angeles, turns 35 May 14 Al Pereira/Getty; Rob Kim/Getty Ice-T got his start in the late ...