GloRilla was recognized for her gospel work during the BET Awards and then wrapped up the week with the release of a new ...

The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned ...

For a city where musical heritage is the largest cultural attraction, its institutions seem almost willfully oblivious to its rap history. "Memphis is a dark city," says Memphis rap icon and ...

The acclaimed actor, known for his commanding presence in films like Malcolm X and Training Day, has apparently developed a profound appreciation for contemporary Memphis hip-hop, a detail that ...

Shangri-La Records' "Lo-Fi in Hi-Fi" series returns for a second season, celebrating 1990s Memphis hip-hop. The series will be held at the B-Side venue in Minglewood Hall and livestreamed.

Memphis rap sensation GloRilla will launch The GLORIOUS Tour in support of her debut album. The nationwide trek begins March 5 in Oklahoma City, marking her transition from Memphis underground ...

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, Tenn. - Memphis rappers Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky, and the estate of Kilo G, are suing Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, and others for copyright infringement over ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This weekend, the City of Memphis celebrated two of its hip-hop legends. Rap duo 8Ball and MJG were honored after the city renamed the corner of Park Avenue and Airways ...

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Like all musical forms, no one person can definitively say they started or invented Memphis rap, though there are plenty of seminal figures who were crucial in the development of the genre ...

Representing for the region, Killer Mike — one of the more knowledgeable students of hip-hop history — also shouted out several Memphis icons, including the late Gangsta Boo, as well her ...