Exploring Aretha Franklin’s Undeniable Influence on Hip-HopExploring Aretha Franklin’s Undeniable Influence on Hip-HopWhile the iconic singer's impact on soul, pop R&B is well-documented, her considerable contributions to hip-hop are often overlooked.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
20 Rappers That Were Influenced by the Native Tongue Movement20 Rappers That Were Influenced by the Native Tongue MovementHow many hip-hop collectives can you say started a movement that's still being followed 30 years later?Daryl NelsonDaryl Nelson
20 Best Female Rap Posse Songs20 Best Female Rap Posse SongsThese all-female posse tracks help shape the hip-hop movement in the 1990s and beyond.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Lauryn Hill Cancels Performances on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary TourLauryn Hill Cancels Performances on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary TourSorry East Coasters.Tosten BurksTosten Burks
The 25 Greatest Moments from Hot 97’s Summer JamThe 25 Greatest Moments from Hot 97’s Summer JamThe legendary annual concert has been the setting for some of hip-hop's most notorious moments. We take a look back at 25 of the most jaw-dropping moments from Summer Jam.PreezyPreezy
Twenty ’90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackTwenty ’90s Albums That Are Unapologetically BlackThese 20 rap albums were "woke" before it became a trend. Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Let Them Fight: The 15 Best Hip-Hop & R&B Moments From MTV Celebrity DeathmatchLet Them Fight: The 15 Best Hip-Hop & R&B Moments From MTV Celebrity DeathmatchWe're celebrating the 20th anniversary of "MTV Celebrity Deathmatch" with the 15 of the best R&B and hip-hop moments from the show. PreezyPreezy
Ms. Lauryn Hill Spits Fiery Freestyle Over Drake’s ‘Nice for What’ [VIDEO]Ms. Lauryn Hill Spits Fiery Freestyle Over Drake’s ‘Nice for What’ [VIDEO]L-Boogie remixes Drake's song during her New York concert performance.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Lauryn Hill Announces Tour to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Miseducation’Lauryn Hill Announces Tour to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Miseducation’The tour kicks off July 5 and ends in October. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
20 Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Turning 20 In 201820 Classic Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Turning 20 In 2018From Outkast's 'Aquemini' to Brandy's 'Never Say Never'—1998 was a big year for hip-hop and R&B.Sharee Hereford Sharee Hereford
13 Hip-Hop/R&B Dream Collaborations We Would Love to See Happen13 Hip-Hop/R&B Dream Collaborations We Would Love to See HappenIf these artists were to collaborate, they'd definitely produce some bangers.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
25 Rappers’ Kids You Should Be Following on Instagram25 Rappers’ Kids You Should Be Following on InstagramThe kids of hip-hop's elite know how to put on for the 'Gram.KC OrcuttKC Orcutt