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There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

This is overview of a educational rap music called Flocabulary.

Rap music is overplayed, overdone, and really just bland and uninspiring these days. 95% of rap videos involve the true and tested formula of cars, women, money, and drinking. Its a stretch to call most rap artists actual 'artists'.

Visit almost any public school high school in America and the impact of rap music is instantly visible. From young men dressing to emulate their favorite rap artist to young women dressing to match the women and dancers featured

By the age of 30, Ginsberg would be briefly imprisoned for charges of obscenity produced against his first book, Howl and Other Poems (1956). This is his story.

Music critics said rap music wouldn't last. Record companies said it was too harsh and black-oriented. In twenty years, rap music has grown from its street beginnings in Harlem and the South Bronx.

If people want to feel as though rap is dead perhaps we should let them; it may not be that bad of a sentiment to have, particularly if it inspires some artists to produce better music.

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

Slam poetry has risen to unbelievable heights in the last decade. Part of the reason for this mercurial rise in popularity undoubtedly must be attributed to the commonplace acceptance of hip hop and rap music.

get to know Empress and her new adventure in the music industry.

Does MTV represent hip-hop and rap culture better than BET?

The North is reclaiming it's leadership in the music world by demonstrating the use of exponential powers and mathematical components. Multiplication rap being called the next "Beanie Baby" for its ingenuity with fresh beats and real rappers sending a universal message.

Tune into VH-1 on Tuesday October 17 for the 3rd Annual Hip Hop Honors and a sneak preview of Ice-T's Rap School.

To show examples of how popular rap music is killing our youth, literally, mentally and emotionally.

With Al Sharpton being very vocal against the negative lyrics in rap music on the heels of the Don Imus controversy, it is rumored that Universal Music Group demanded that its $15,000 donation to Sharpton's event at New York City's Sheraton Hotel be returned.

The world of hip hop would have you believe that rap is a very poetic way of expressing yourself through music. This can of course be true, but is what you hear from rap music sound very poetic to you.

Rappers are well known for their boastful natures--it's a staple of the genre, albeit an irritating one. But how do the boasts of popular rap artists (or "rap-ists") hold up from a logical standpoint?

Kanye rose triumphantly from the ashes and proclaimed himself the winner in the rap battle of the year, if not the decade; having beat out 50 Cent on his first week of sales.

Rap music today in our world and culture can inspire and influence teenagers to the extent where they have more self-confidence. But the kind of rap music today by known bands as “50 cent” and “2pac” do they lead us down the wrong path?

Hip-hop fashion has been one of the most successful newly found industries in the world today. This trendy style originated from the urban streets of New York.

When it comes to the greatest rap group of all-time, one group easily stands head and shoulders above all others.

I see so many kids today who dress wearing baghy pants, backwards-turned baseball caps and keep saying the word 'Yo!' to each other or 'Wassup?' With all of this, is America losing itself in rap music's illusion?

Be forewarned, if you are hunting for a good gym to join: 24-Hour Fitness should be renamed: 24-Hour Rap.

Princeton University's professor of religion Dr. Cornel West is releasing a music CD comprised of positive rap themes entitled "Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations."

Explains Why Rap Should be Banned due to Offensive and Dangerous Lyrics.

Miri Ben-Ari releases her debut hip-hop album. Instead of just violin solos with hip-hop beats serving as the background, the album is packed with hip-hop's biggest stars peforming over hot beats blessed with her soulful violin.

In a controversial move, rapper Nas has titled his newest album, "Hip Hop is Dead", apparently citing that the genre has grown stagnate. With rappers moving in different steps though, such as Mos Def or Kanye West, does this have any credence.

If you enjoy hip-hop, no doubt you've noticed certain trends that continue to pop up in a variety of albums. In no time, you too can be throwin' bows and ridin' spinnas, just follow my easy hip-hop template!

In the late '60s in the Bronx DJs were digging for the musical foundations of hip-hop.

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

Who's allowed to act hip hop? Apparently, only some people in society can get away with it. For the rest, accusations of racism and insensitivity arise.

Images and concepts portrayed in Hip Hop and Rap music are eroding values in the Black community.

Teachers blame hip hop for contributing to the bad grammar students use. Now there is a program using hip hop to improve student's grammar and beyond.

Hip-hop tours offer a unique opportunity to see the history of hip-hop firsthand -- and even get VIP access to some clubs.

A guide to the best places in Manhattan, New York City for hip hop dance classes on all levels, whether for fun or serious study.

The video production aspect of hip hop is ever-growing, and sometimes these producers do not get proper respect. It is time to pay homage to those producers behind the art of hip-hop video production. Let's start with the top ten hip-hop videos for summer 2008.

You'll find the most qualified hip-hop dance professionals and instructors at Dance 411 Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

From Run DMC to Beyonce, this list of best hip hop videos explores the themes that are central to the whole original purpose of hip hop music such as social issues over today's more commonconcepts of bling and ego.

Rap artists on the Rhymesayers label wax poetic on the state of affairs in the hip-hop nation.

When did the grown men disappear from Hip Hop and R&B?

A selection of places where people in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, can take quality hip hop dance classes and lessons.

For those of you interested in hip hop dance classes in the Lee County, Florida area, it is a great way to spend your free time, something for your children to get involved in, that is good for them.

Hip-Hop is the epitome of a young, urban progressive America endowed with talent, intelligence and influence. Hip-Hop is also the mask behind the darkness of a culture that glorifies misogyny and crime.

Terrance Dean's new hip-hop memoir to expose rappers on the down-low

Do you understand what hip-hop is?

Hip-Hop has a stylistic trend of flashiness that appeals to teenagers who pledge allegiance to the popular culture. College and high-school students perceive it as a sort of party music.