Rap

The debate over whether we can enjoy Kanye West’s music is frustrating, but necessary

What Future’s fear of admitting his sobriety says about our unhealthy expectation for Black pain

The silent and sellout: What is the responsibility of prominent Black artists in an unjust society?

Court rules rapper’s lyrics, remake of N.W.A.’s “F– the Police”, is threat against cops on appeal

Pusha-T’s second diss of Drake takes feud to new levels, with some calling it a low blow

Rapper and Activist Jessica Disu Releases New Video For ‘This Is Not A Drill’

Chance the Rapper’s ”Coloring Book’ Album is Pure Magic

Wale: The First Rapper to Open the State of the Union Address

Rapper facing life in prison for releasing gang-related album

Sugarhill Gang’s Big Bank Hank dead at 58

Parents of Ohio students claim racism led to expulsion

New York police make man rap to avoid arrest

Harvard hip-hop fellowship named after Nas, rapper gives benediction

Juicy J Offers – Then Revokes – $50,000 Scholarship to the Best Twerker

J. Cole on Colorism: “I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin”

HLN’s Nancy Grace To Cover The Murders of Tupac and Biggie

Kendrick Lamar Astounds, Calls Out EVERYONE on Big Sean’s ‘Control’

Talib Kweli Visits the Dream Defenders: “History tells us nothing moves without young people being involved”

Nas Raises $29,000 for Homeless Family

North Carolina Pastor Fired for Attending Rick Ross Concert

Rapper Charged w/ Double Homicide After Allegedly Rapping About It

Jay Z Responds to Criticism from Harry Belafonte: ‘My presence is charity, just because of who I am’

Kanye West and Rhymefest Team Up for Free Music Writing Program for Chicago Youth

Harvard University Establishes Nas Hip Hop Fellowship

Rhymes and Reasons Interviews Eve Ewing About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed Her Life

16-Year Old Wondagurl Produced a Track on Jay-Z’s New Album

WATCH: 15-Year Old Aviwe Mtongana Raps for Pres. Obama

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Pugs Atomz About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed His Life

Lil Wayne Addresses American Flag Controversy: “It was never my intention to desecrate the flag”

WATCH: Lil Wayne Stomps on American Flag in New Video

BYP on FB

Black Youth Project

Join Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter today!

You can get all of our newest stories and updates on BYP research in your inbox.