Rap emerged from the hip-hop culture that originated in the Bronx in 1973, when DJ Kool Herc pioneered the “breakbeat” technique at a back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.

The rapper has a history of run-ins with the law. In May, Sierra-Hernandez was charged with promoting a murder-for-hire plot to kill an inmate charged in the murder of Cuban singer El Taiger in Miami.

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a fan at gunpoint just for asking for a photo. The fan approached the “A Veces” singer, whose real name is Yosvanis Sierra ...

Milwaukee rapper Jaquawn Gaston, known as Rap J, is set to perform at Summerfest, achieving a lifelong dream. Gaston has cerebral palsy, a disorder affecting mobility in all four limbs.

These rappers who suffered nude leaks faced cultural debate, controversy and, in some cases, pursued legal action, sparking broader conversations surrounding consent and cybersecurity in the ...

Redford Township Police are seeking a felony weapons charge against the suspect accused in the May 22 drive-by shooting of prominent Detroit rapper Trevon Gardner, known as Skilla Baby, according ...

Cuban rapper Chocolate MC allegedly held a fan at gunpoint, demanding cash and a car in Opa-locka. Arrested Tuesday, he remains in Miami-Dade custody.

This week, senior director of R&B/Hip-Hop Carl Lamarre returned with hip-hop editor Angel Diaz alongside Rapsody to debate who is the greatest rapper/producer combination of all time.

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But what is unique to the film world is what popular rapper Logic is currently doing. The 35-year-old isn't just trying to carve out his spot in the movie world; he's creating his own path and ...

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee rapper NilexNile, who grew up attending Summerfest, performed on the US Cellular stage on Thursday. "This is an amazing experience. I love my city, I love my community, and ...

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and country star Shaboozey shut down a Dallas bridge to film a new music video of their highly anticipated rap-country collaboration, ...