The streets of Los Angeles and Compton are synonymous with gangsta rap, but it was a small venue near East Hollywood at the corner of Melrose and Normandie avenues that helped launch the city’s ...

Director Legs McNeil's feature 'Pusherman,' centering on the figure memorably played by Denzel Washington, is set for home release this summer. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter The ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ice Cube helped create gangsta rap, sold millions of albums, starred in numerous movies, and now he is dabbling in something new, film journalism, as he targets U.S. professional ...

"Rap is a vocal delivery. Hip-hop is the culture. You can rap and not be any part of hip-hop," he said. The gangster rap pioneer-turned-actor became a first-time director so that dozens of performers ...

Memphis rap is enjoying a spotlight moment, with the likes of GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa and others, turning out hit singles, platinum albums and earning more mainstream acclaim than any ...

Memphis rap pioneers were celebrated at the RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis. The concert paid tribute to the late Gangsta Boo, a prominent figure in Memphis rap. Memphis rap is enjoying a ...