Hip-Hop and Rap

Through the Roots at Culture Room on May 19

Iggy Azalea at Liv May 9

Hip-Hop Finds Salvation: Five Fresh Rappers to Watch in 2012

​Hip-hop has been changing the world of music since the Last Poets dropped their debut album in 1970. By nature, the peripheral evolution is a signal sent from the depths of the underground, representing a heartbeat that drives the creative genius behind the genre. The wavelengths, at their p ... More >>

Celebrating the Life and Death of the Genius Jay Dee: J Dilla on His Birthday

One of the biggest blows to the musical community (hip-hop in particular), was the tragic passing of J Dilla back on February 10th, 2006. Cardiac arrest stemming from his lifelong battle with the rare blood disease thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) also known as Moschcowitz Syndrome and lupu ... More >>

Black Violin at Miramar Cultural Center, January 14

One of the biggest blows to the musical community (hip-hop in particular), was the tragic passing of J Dilla back on February 10th, 2006. Cardiac arrest stemming from his lifelong battle with the rare blood disease thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) also known as Moschcowitz Syndrome and lupu ... More >>

Live: Matisyahu Evades Beard Questions at Kravis Center, December 29

Matisyahu With Adam Weinberg on acoustic guitar Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Thursday, December 29, 2011 Check out the slideshow here. Better than: Hanging out at your university's Hillel on a chilly Thursday evening. It's easy to sum up last night's intimate Matisyahu s ... More >>

Rap Producer Numonics Has Five Albums (and South Florida Domination) Scheduled for 2012

Matisyahu With Adam Weinberg on acoustic guitar Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Thursday, December 29, 2011 Check out the slideshow here. Better than: Hanging out at your university's Hillel on a chilly Thursday evening. It's easy to sum up last night's intimate Matisyahu s ... More >>

Blueprint at Propaganda, December 20

Matisyahu With Adam Weinberg on acoustic guitar Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Thursday, December 29, 2011 Check out the slideshow here. Better than: Hanging out at your university's Hillel on a chilly Thursday evening. It's easy to sum up last night's intimate Matisyahu s ... More >>

Live: Black Eyed Peas at Sun Life Stadium, November 23

​Black Eyed Peas With Cee Lo Green, Jason DeRulo, T-Pain, Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, DJ Smiley, and host Queen Latifah Sun Life Stadium, Miami Wednesday, November 23, 2011For a slide show from the concert, click here. Better than: Listening to the radio. The idea of an all-star lineup to support ... More >>

Protoman to Release "Beat a Dead Horse 'Til She Resurrects" Record at Green Room

​Black Eyed Peas With Cee Lo Green, Jason DeRulo, T-Pain, Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, DJ Smiley, and host Queen Latifah Sun Life Stadium, Miami Wednesday, November 23, 2011For a slide show from the concert, click here. Better than: Listening to the radio. The idea of an all-star lineup to support ... More >>

Battle Royal: Jay-Z and Kanye West Take "Watch the Throne" Global to Fend Off the Hip-Hop Hordes

​Black Eyed Peas With Cee Lo Green, Jason DeRulo, T-Pain, Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, DJ Smiley, and host Queen Latifah Sun Life Stadium, Miami Wednesday, November 23, 2011For a slide show from the concert, click here. Better than: Listening to the radio. The idea of an all-star lineup to support ... More >>

Five Songs: Let's Rap About Food, Baby

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Kendrick Lamar at Revolution, October 28

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Big K.R.I.T. at Revolution, September 30

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

We Are Family: Atmosphere's Live-Band Approach to Hip-Hop Has Organic Warmth

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Tech N9ne at Culture Room July 29

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Punk Muzik: Yelawolf Raps for the Vans Warped Tour Hip-Hop Contingent

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

J. Cole to Open for Rihanna at BankAtlantic Center, July 14

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

In Defense of T-Pain: An Excerpt From Ben Westhoff's new book, "Dirty South: OutKast, Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, and the Southern Rappers Who Reinvented Hip-Hop"

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Mac Miller at America's Backyard 5/14

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

The Glimmering Future of Lil Twist

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Murs at Culture Room

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Snoop Dogg to Drop a Funky Hip-Hop Bomb on Club Cinema

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

The More Rick Ross Lies, the More We Love Him

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Wale and Roscoe Dash Promise Diverse Hip-Hop Styles at Club Cinema

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Sam Adams' Party Rap Is Coming to Revolution

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Blockhead to Bring Rockin' Beats to Respectable Street

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Waka Flocka Flame's Crazy Rap Antics Coming to Club Cinema

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Tech N9ne Leads Independent Grind Tour to Culture Room

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Footwork4Self Showcases Fresh Additions to Hip-Hop Roster at Propaganda

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

You're Tagged

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Atlanta Rapper B.o.B's Persistence Turns Into Pop Power

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Turntable Wizard Cut Chemist Lands at the Vagabond

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

Black Violin Hits Revolution With Classical Hip-Hop

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

(Hed)P.E. Headlines Strange Noize Tour

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

State Re-Session Assembles Tight Hip-Hop Night

​Rap music is often viewed as the ode to gang violence. Ask Florida millionaires and they might tell you that rap music has no place in a gentrified society.Of course, Tupac, Lil Wayne, and even Eminem would disagree with you. In fact, Tupac would say "I don't give a f**k," Lil Wayne might sneer, ... More >>

UPDATED: Fat Joe Returns to Palm Beach After Sexual Assault Detainment in Wisconsin (a Noir Tale)

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

Murs Tops Culture Room's Hip-Hop Bill

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

K-os Brings Melodic Rhymes to Revolution

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

Already South Florida's Baddest Diamond Princess, Rapper Trina Has Upgraded Again

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

Solillaquists of Sound Rap Up Propaganda

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

Local Boy Scott Storch Conquered Hip-Hop and Raked in Millions. Then He Broke Bad.

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

Whole Wheat Bread Punks Out Propaganda

Flickr: TopStreetWearFat Joe's crew members may have gotten him in hot water Sunday night.​Scene: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Monday, something like way-too-early o'clock in the American Airlines terminal. I had just plotted out the finer details of the nap I was going to take on my flig ... More >>

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