With a photo of Donald Trump and JD Vance, the official X account of the White House wrote: “LET HIM COOK.” For those who are not in tune with what’s happening in Hip-Hop, they simply thought it was ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps ...

Rap music has seen a lot of one-hit wonders, and these three tunes are the best of the best from the mid-1990s.

Everything about this look does what it needs to do—werk! Channeling throwback vibes and unapologetic boldness we love to see ...

Additionally, some Hip-Hop YouTube series entertain and educate new and old fans alike (e.g., DJ Premier’s So Wassup and stellar video essays by content creators like Clout Cancun and Brandon Shaw’s ...

For the past 25 years, out outfits have all been built from the ground up — literally — starting with what’s on our feet.

The first time the group had performed together in two decades, the historic show was like a who’s who of 90s hip-hop featuring an all-star lineup of special guests, including EPMD, Main Source ...

We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and it’s a great time to take stock in how hip-hop has evolved over that time. Every year, it feels like a different artist takes their turn ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Diany Dior and JayDon. If the “I am music” tag isn’t playing on a loop in your head, clearly you missed one of the year ...