Before King’s Day, DJ J-Que, a close friend of Watts and the new morning show host at 97.9 The Box, spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about the legend’s lasting impact on the culture.

After the SUC reigned, the Northside label took it to another level.

Ebo Taylor has died at 90. He was a world-renowned musician and composer of African highlife music, but it took decades for ...

Beats are the foundation of hip-hop. They set the rhythm for the rap and like these classics from 1996, are sure to make you dance.

Knocked Loose have unveiled the video for their new song "Hive Mind" featuring Denzel Curry. Stream the track.

DJ Mace is keeping the party going during the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony — and he played one his own tracks during ...

In light of this new release, Raf-Saperra sits down to talk roots, culture and being the flyest to do it in his lane. How do ...

Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts is dead at 52 years old. Watts’ family confirmed the Houston rap pioneer’s passing in a statement on Friday (Jan. 30).

HOUSTON – Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Michael “5000” Watts, best known for helping popularize the city’s signature “chopped and screwed” sound, has died. Watts passing was confirmed in a statement from ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 17: DJ Michael Watts performs onstage at 'Earn Your Leisure & UnitedMasters Present #earnyourmasters Music Showcase' during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals on March 17, ...

In the ’70s, hip-hop was budding at block and house parties in the Bronx, where DJs spinning turntables moved crowds like puppet masters. Until the late ’70s, most of those DJs were men; that is, ...

When it comes to the holidays, people love their traditions. They like to watch the best Christmas movies over and over again, though there are always some exceptions. Some filmsare just unbearable to ...