TruArtSpeak brings new hip-hop program to the Children’s Museum; art shanties return to Lake Harriet; a brewery book fair in Minneapolis and Congolese music at St. Paul’s Como Zoo conservatory.

In the chronicles of Hip Hop, the tale of the DJs who formed the genre’s foundation is a significant but frequently ignored episode. More than just record players, they were the masterminds behind a ...

Here are 15 predictions for rap music in 2026. No, there won't be a breakout AI star in rap.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...

On June 27, the legendary DJ Polo died at 63. The Queens DJ is remembered for the seminal work he did with the revered MC Kool G Rap starting in the mid-1980s. As Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, they released ...

In today’s digital age, you would think your favorite rap song would be just a click away. Well, as most of us know, that is not the case, especially on popular streaming platforms like Apple Music, ...

DJ Polo was a part of the famed New York City hip-hop collective The Juice Crew. DJ Polo, the DJ for the hip-hop group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, has died. The sad announcement was made by DJ Polo’s ...

On Saturday, August 31, Burlington will celebrate the 11th annual A_Dog Day. The all-ages party honors Andy “A_Dog” Williams, a beloved local DJ and skateboarder who died of leukemia at age 38 in 2013 ...