Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Hip Hop, money isn’t just something to chase. It’s a symbol of survival, a status check and a storytelling tool. From mixtapes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few groups have contributed more to universal vernacular than Hip Hop. Having originated in New York City and expanded to other ...

Slang, a term for the informal, non-standard lingo used in social settings, doesn't originate in a vacuum. The invented words we casually throw around come from the culture around us, particularly the ...

Author and News & Notes contributor Yvonne Bynoe discusses her new book Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture, a hip hop reference guide from A to Z. Hip Hop culture encompasses some of the ...