The underground rap scene is accelerating in 2026, with curated playlists, breakout artists, and cross-genre experimentation driving discovery. Mainstream voices like Jay-Z are weighing in on ...

Underground hip-hop in 2026 is thriving through hyper-local scenes, authentic artistry, and a rejection of over-commercialization. Artists are blending regional sounds with personal branding, building ...

Truth Universal was born in Trinidad and moved to New Orleans in 1977 at 4 years old, growing up on St. Bernard Avenue in the 7th Ward and in New Orleans East. After getting hooked on hip-hop culture ...

Six Big Ten teams received votes in the March 23 ESPN/USA Softball Top-25, including Oregon (26-9) at No. 17. With two teams on the fringe of... Underground hip-hop is not just limited to the City of ...

Photo taken in 2012 of 7th Heaven marquee, many local hip -hop artists are sad to hear that it’s closing after 50 years remembering when this was the only music store in town selling their music. Some ...

Sherman Smith aka E$pionazh, a prolific hip-hop artist and entrepreneur with an impressive catalog of 25 music videos, 21 albums, and tours alongside some of the ...

The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) closed out the year by honoring hip-hop legends at their Hip-Hop Holiday Honors held at the historic Bethesda Theater on Dec. 28. The recognition was in conjunction ...

The third Hip Hop Underground, Under Ground showcase will be at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon on April 25, but this time with an open mic set to open the show. The show is run by Leonardo Montie and Meddi ...