Atlanta’s grip on the global music scene remains unshakable. The city, long a crucible for hip-hop innovation, continues to ...

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This summer, the rap artist Nas will become the first big-name hip-hop musician to perform with the BSO in the group’s ...

As a 12-year-old, she appeared on “The Rap Game,” a Lifetime reality show that followed five young aspiring hip-hop artists who showcased their talents to some of the bigger stars of the genre. Even ...

but rather the respective paths they'd each taken to becoming artists. The spectacle of that video is part of the larger story of the rise of the hip-hop influencer. You needn't be a rap fan to ...