When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and boundary-pushing artists, the city has produced some of the most ...

Memphis legend 8Ball received recognition from the Tennessee Black Caucus for his cultural contributions and his humanitarian work.

Memphis native Taylor Nicole Barksdale is on a mission to celebrate the city’s powerful influence on hip-hop culture. As co-founder of Memphis Rap Tour, she offers a guided journey through the ...

The 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival lineup is full of Memphis and Mid-South musicians and others with strong local ties.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The VMAs, BET, MTV, SNL, Rolling Stone magazine, and NAACP Image Awards: at 25, she is everywhere, and she is just getting started. The world is finding out what Memphis already knows ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis rappers Moneybagg Yo and IME Casino lent a helping hand to families in need. Dozens of cars lined up along South Third Street—They’re coming to the old Crystal Palace parking ...

Memphis has one of the nation’s worst track records when it comes to rappers being the targets of premedicated or targeted shootings as Sauce Walka and his artist Sayso P were gunned down on Saturday ...

Memphis rapper Project Pat is facing a tragic loss after his 21-year-old son, Patrick Houston Jr., was shot and killed earlier this month. According to Fox 13 Memphis, the young man was gunned down on ...