songwriters and musicians turned a blind eye to rap for years. Some might say the Recording Academy has considered hip-hop the outcast of music in general, seldom recognizing the genre for what ...

When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and boundary-pushing artists, the city has produced some of the most ...

The Grammys and the genre of hip-hop have long-held a contentious relationship with one another. One reason that tension remains is credited to Macklemore’s 2014 wins for Best Rap Song with ...

Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and ...

Rapsody is the third female rapper to win Best Melodic Rap Performance, following Lauryn Hill, who won the award in 1999 for ...

Considered the godfather of Memphis rap, DJ Spanish Fly is a true pioneer. His early mixtapes and party tracks in the late ’80s and early ’90s helped shape the blueprint for Memphis Hip Hop ...