Topic: hip hop
Hip Hop + Bluegrass?
Before Beyoncé became Cowboy Carter, this Philadelphia / Brooklyn-based band fused sounds that you didn’t know needed to be together
By Dr. James Peterson
The Black Rap Avatars of Trumpism
The long history of Hip Hop’s infatuation with Trump, explained
By Dr. James Peterson
Quantum Hip Hop
Hip Hop culture officially turns 50 today. Here, a longtime fan and scholar commemorates the occasion with some...physics
By Dr. James Peterson
Hip Hop Saved My Life
The culture, which turns 50 today, shaped the popular chef/ photographer, who has grown up with, clothed, fed and photographed musical legends from and in Philly. Here, some of his favorite moments
By Reuben Harley
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
Our city carries on a proud tradition of innovation and celebration this week and weekend
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Spectacular Philly Hip-Hop Artist You Never Heard of
Logan-born poet / musician Khemist is one of the most gifted artists Philly has produced this century. We just don’t know it yet.
By Dr. James Peterson
#HipHop Ed
As part of a Drexel series on rethinking learning, Columbia professor Chris Emdin explores the melding of school and culture
By Jamie Bogert