Fed up with corruption and a lack of jobs, the country’s youth are turning to a rapper who gave voice to their frustrations.

In Nepal’s first election since the Gen Z protest, Balen Shah —the rapper‑turned‑Mayor of Kathmandu— is aiming to be the ...

Chance the Rapper is known for his activism against Chicago’s gun violence and advocacy for Chicago’s public school kids.

Mt. Airy rapper, whose new album is "ARD," has a special pick for a late-night fresh fruit stop. And it's not Wawa.

Albarn did, and at the heart of The Mountain is an unearthed recording from that 2001 session: a freestyle by the late rapper ...

A Winnfield man was found dead outside his home on Dec. 26, 2025, and investigators say they are currently questioning suspects in the case. Roger Thomas, a local ...

YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosted its second annual open mic poetry reading titled “The Soul of Black Poetry” on Wednesday evening. The Black History Month program focused on poetry centering the Black ...

After Nepal's historic youth-led uprising last September killed 77 people and forced then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician posted a typically terse ...

Some would call him a rapper, others a poet, but everyone agrees that Kendrick Lamar is a musical genius. But despite his success in the music world, Lamar's life hasn't been easy.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — February is Damon Thomas’ favorite month. For Thomas, Black History Month is an opportunity to honor his ancestors through his artwork. Thomas is an artist, musician, rapper, poet, ...

Rapper IHeartMemphis was arrested in Plantation, Florida, on February 10. The arrest followed an incident where he allegedly barricaded himself while armed. He faces charges of resisting arrest and ...

Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts, opinions and critiques. There’s something about hearing “Summer Friends” live that takes you right back to a distant era. For ...