African American Culture

Although it is easy to see why reports of troubled artists or concerts grab media attention, the positive aspects of rap and hip-hop should never be underestimated. The "old school" rap scene's...

The origins of hip-hop dance are inextricable from the origins of hip-hop's other forms of expression. Hip-hop dance draws influence from an Afro-American tradition of combining oration, visual...

Despite its popularity, hip-hop music is often scrutinized as a negative influence on behavior. People of all races and age groups relish hip-hop and often imitate the most popular artists and...

The history of hip hop clothing dates back to the '70s, and continues to change with each passing year. It is generally linked to the urban styles of African American youths, and is commonly seen...

If rapping, DJing, graffiti and breakdancing are considered the four main elements of hip hop, fashion is the strongest candidate as the fifth one. Hip hop fashion embodies the expression and...

Rap in various forms has enjoyed a high level of popularity for decades. Often labeled with parental advisory warnings in the store, gangsta rap is a tough and hard-core variety. With its...

Hip hop culture is mostly viewed as involving hip hop music and certain types of fashion, but its history includes a lot more. Today, many aspects of hip hop culture have become mainstream, and...

With the success of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew and movies like Step Up 2: The Streets, dance crews have never been so popular. But there is more to hip-hop dancing than good moves and a...

Do you like to break-dance? What about pop, lock or house dance? All of these terms refer to hip-hop dancing. Whether you’re at a club, a friend’s house or even an exercise class, if you’re going...