Al Kapone and DJ Zirk hosted the Memphis Rap OGz set at RiverBeat, which featured Tom Skeemask, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, ...

Memphis recording artist Al Kapone said, “Listen, we need that hip-hop museum in Memphis because the history runs deep." Memphis, Tennessee, has a rich history in soul music, but over the past couple ...

In the years since hip-hop originated in New York, many other cities have fueled its global success. Memphis, Tennessee, is one of them. It’s brimming with talented musicians and storytellers who have ...

Seven local artists teamed up to bring hip-hop culture to Downtown Memphis during the course of the RiverBeat Music Festival.

As Memphis battles public perception and its own state legislature, one of the world's great music cities begins to get its ...

A hip-hop awards show and festival that could attract "hundreds of celebrity guests" and "thousands of tourists" is planned for August in Memphis, organizers said Wednesday. The "For Us By Us Hip-Hop ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Celebrating hip hop and Memphis. The very first People's Hip Hop Awards Experience wrapped up Sunday night in the heart of the Bluff City. The show featured several star-studded names ...

The power of music was on full display Thursday night for a one-of-a-kind awards show in Memphis.

There’s no denying Memphis has the lead when it comes to artists flourishing in recent years. From established rappers signing new acts to rising newcomers climbing the charts, the city has all eyes ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This weekend, the City of Memphis celebrated two of its hip-hop legends. Rap duo 8Ball and MJG were honored after the city renamed the corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard ...

Although rap music has exploded worldwide, the art form has always been anchored in regional culture. How Memphis made its mark in the hip-hop world In the years since hip-hop originated in New York, ...