Philadelphia is known for its rich cultural history and blue-collar resilience, and the Hip Hop scene embodies that same grit and determination. From pioneers who built the foundation to modern stars ...

The Philadelphia 76ers’ iconic mascot Hip-Hop returns on November 8, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the team’s 2001 NBA Finals run. Bill Roth is stepping back into the spotlight and the rabbit ...

Troy Carter bought Pop Art Records, the Philly label behind Roxanne Shante’s first diss track and Salt-N-Pepa’s debut. Music industry veteran Troy Carter has acquired the complete catalog of Pop Art ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Hip Hop was born 50 years ago on August 11. Since then, it's created some of the biggest stars in the world. While New York is credited with introducing the genre to the world, ...

The Roots Picnic, the two-day music festival started by the legendary Philadelphia hip-hop collective the Roots, took place June 1-2 in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. The event, which began in 2007, ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Hip-hop music is celebrating 50 years, and since its inception the impact it’s had on ...

A surprise visit from Philadelphia hip-hop star Meek Mill gave students at Imhotep High School an opportunity to hear firsthand lessons about overcoming adversity, avoiding violence and staying ...

As the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate the 25th anniversary of their unforgettable 2001 NBA Finals run, they're not just bringing back the iconic black jerseys. They're also bringing back one of the most ...

Meek Mill is officially back in release mode. The Philadelphia rapper has returned with the video for his new single “600 Racks,” marking his first official release since late 2025. The new record ...

When Bruce Springsteen unlocks his vault this summer with seven albums of unreleased material, the collection will include a project from his experimental turn for the recording of the Oscar-winning ...

DJ Deezy of the Cause International at Harftranft Elementary School in north Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like ...

Renowned director, musician, and author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has unveiled details about his groundbreaking new book, Hip-Hop Is History, slated to launch on June 11th under his AUWA Books ...