Today, entertainment is political. Despite this trend, however, political conviction continues to elicit resolute objection: people continue to dislike the invasive nature of today’s politics, and ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

When Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President in January 2017, many predicted that mainstream music would spend 2017 lyrically criticizing him, his words, his actions, and his planned policies. Hip ...

When you share your favorite Spotify playlist with your friends, you aren't just sending musical vibes; you may be revealing ...

At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage. By Ali Watkins The irreverent, ...

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj has stepped into a global human rights conversation, voicing strong support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on the persecution of religious minorities ...

Liberal lawmaker Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said Kneecap has “publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas” that goes beyond ...

British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have sparked widespread anger and condemnation after comments at a sold-out concert in Amsterdam appeared to celebrate the assassination of U.S. conservative activist ...