But for the first time since the “lyrical spiritual miracle” became a long way to say “boring,” popular rappers are copping to tastes once considered commercial and critical kryptonite. 2013 was the ...

"Backpack rap" used to be a somewhat derogatory phrase. But ever since Kanye West's emergence, artists and fans alike are embracing the term. West has been known to sport an oversize rucksack onstage, ...

We don’t know what’s with the backpack trends these days, but we do know what the kids who wear them like: Big Boi, Travie McCoy and Chiddy Bang. So says the lineup of the hip-hop affair Backpack Ball ...

We’re celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this week. Wesley Morris traces the art form from its South Bronx origins to all-encompassing triumph. By Wesley Morris We’ve gathered here today to raise ...