Rap music was invented in the late ’70s in the parks of New York City. At that moment, lyricists used spoken word techniques over disco breaks to create an entirely new and effective sound. Playing ...

With a new project full of ‘storytelling, and real experiences,’ hip-hop maestro Backpack Ben shares how ‘Dropped Out’ represents his creative vision and why ‘backpack rap’ isn’t a four-letter word ...

For this episode, we look at the emergence and evolution of backpack rap amidst the popularity of gangster music. Our discussions involve conversations with emcee John Robinson and Kerry Campbell, ...

Kanye West was back on Drink Champs for part two where he revealed he was using the backpack style to get on. Now, part two is here and Kanye West is back at it again. In a clip being circulated, Ye ...

It was a banner year for Souls of Mischief, a forward-thinking conscious hip-hop group from Oakland, Calif. In 1993, they were riding high on their acclaimed debut 93 ‘til Infinity, an album that has ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers announced the return of former mascot Hip-Hop as the team celebrates the 2001 Eastern Conference championship. He will be part of a series of tributes to ...