Challenging authority and bucking the status quo has long been one of the more endearing and powerful qualities of hip-hop. Beginning in the early '80s where artists like Mellie Mel and his Furious 5 ...

The line between artistic expression and real-life experience has always been a point of contention when trying to evaluate hip-hop. This debate came to a head when a Maryland Court of Appeals ruled ...

Rappers have long considered themselves news correspondents of the streets, reporting on the local happenings of their block, borough or city via their song lyrics. Now, as hip-hop becomes further ...

In a ruling that could have national implications, the New Jersey State Supreme Court unanimously agreed that Vonte Skinner's rap lyrics should not have been admitted at a murder trial, ruling that ...

Hip-hop celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2023, and from its early renegade beginnings to becoming a big fish in the mainstream, many a clever lyric has been turned out by talented rhymers who ...

What rap lyric do you have to yell every time you hear it? Whether you’re in a crowded club full of people or driving alone in your car late at night, there are inevitable moments in life where you’ll ...

RIO - O sujeito faz curso de inglês, estuda bastante, tudo para conseguir entender as letras das suas músicas favoritas do rap dos EUA. Quando, finalmente, domina o idioma, a surpresa: mais da metade ...

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young ...

In a list of Music Industry Terms Every Artist Should Know, “One Sheet” is defined as a “single-page document that highlights an artist’s new music and summarizes their bio, stats, and achievements.

The bill, which applies more broadly to other forms of creative expression, has unanimously passed the Senate and Assembly and could become law by the end of September. By Livia Albeck-Ripka A ...

Rap music stands as a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of the Black community, serving not just as an art form but as a resonant voice echoing its culture, struggles, and resilience. Yet, ...

(CN) — Should someone’s creative work be used against them in a criminal trial? That was the question presented before the Maryland Court of Appeals earlier this year after rap lyrics sang in a ...