It’s become one of the rare symbols of hip-hop culture and style. But how did an independent hip-hop crew formed in 1991 develop a ubiquitous logo that’s towered over most other hip-hop ...

Explore why casinos are hip hop’s favorite symbol of risk, wealth, and power—from Jay-Z and Cardi B to Drake’s Stake deal ...

I’m asking more if people’s desire for symbols of affluent materialism, like those logos, ultimately represents something healthy or unhealthy. It’s like this: It’s all right to have one ...

Hip-hop culture plays a natural role in the $51 billion sports industry. Marketing guru Set Free Richardson remembers a time when it was his job to make it so.

Kangol has left an indelible mark on hip-hop culture, from the heart of the Bronx to the global stages. This iconic headwear brand transcended its functional purpose to become a symbol of urban ...

Trump was once a popular symbol in hip-hop, used to represent wealth and power. But his hip-hop clout has plummeted since 2016, and artists have let him know. Aug. 8, 2023, 1:52 PM EDT.

During his time as a public figure, Barack Obama has always been used as a symbol by hip-hop lyricists. In his first presidential campaign and the earliest days of his presidency, Obama was ...

Although he wasn’t a hip-hop artist, he has a direct connection to the hip-hop troika of [DJ Kool] Herc, Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash. Like Herc, he was once a member of the Cofon Cats [gang].

They turned into hip-hop staples still used by artists today. 50 years of hip-hop Grandmaster Flash helped create the genre in 1973, paving the way for it to become mainstream as other artists ...