Rapper Dax — who addresses societal expectations in his music — opens up in a new interview with PEOPLE about his latest ...

“Strange Fruit” was originally a poem written by ‪Abel ... The Creator’s typical fare, sad rap made its debut in "Earfquake,” a silly approach to love and lust. A recognizable rock ...

He is notable for his introspective approach and ability to blend poetry and social ... He emerged on the rap scene in the early 1980s. His stage name, "Ladies Love Cool James", reflects his ...

In fact, some of rap’s most celebrated minds were her friends ... I remember when in Ntozake Shange's, “The Love Space ...

On Sunday, June 30, distinguished Diné hip-hop artist-educator, rapper, and producer Def-I will be among the notable ...

Prosecutors referenced one of his rap personalities ... he realized he could weave his love for poetry together with music. New Orleans rapper Mac, who then went by Lil Mac, in an undated photo ...

Ice Spice, also known as Isis Naija Gaston, is a rising star in rap music. Her ascent to stardom came about when her viral ...

By Juan Vidal Juan Vidal is the author of the memoir “Rap Dad” — about father-son ... I think of the Carol Ann Duffy poem “In Mrs Tilscher’s Class,” which recounts a child’s gradual ...

‘The Most Beautiful Girl in the World’ (1994) First released as a standalone single for Valentine’s Day and dedicated to his ...

All this week we're announcing the names of the writers who took part in this year's Voices group. Meet the eleven writers ...

But the ceremony hasn’t handed the album of the year honor to a rap album since Outkast’s 2003 swan song “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below ... expression of poetry over music,” Mike says ...

Wisin had teamed up with Alexis and Yandel with Fido, and they often faced off in high school rap battles ... crooning décimas — poetry — at lechoneras, popular street markets where vendors ...