Just like language, music has syntax, but it is not spoken but sung. Imitation is often considered flattery in any field. In the Hip-Hop field, it is often hard to distinguish imitation and plagiarism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For over 50 years, the hip-hop world has presented fans with hits that have reflected Black culture. But as the genre grew, ...

The line between hip-hop journalist and online personality continues to blur as figures ranging from DJ Akademiks to N.O.R.E. practice music journalism without adhering to its ethics or standards.

First Wave, a multicultural art initiatives at the University of Wisconsin, focuses on connecting academia, art and activism. This past week, First Wave hosted the Line Breaks Festival, which acted as ...