To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

Who could forget the most iconic 1990s songs? It was a decade packed with musical genius, cultural shifts, and groundbreaking innovations. Hip-hop was rising as a dominant force in mainstream music.

Country songs have historically not appeared often on MTV, but these three country jams were standout hits in the channel's early days.

If you were around in the 1990s, you’ve probably heard of Kris Kross, the pint-sized rap group that had everyone wearing their clothes backwards and moving to their mega hit “Jump.” With the help of ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of That’s My Word, an ongoing KQED series about Bay Area hip-hop history. “I’ll never lose that spirit, but I don’t miss being on the street from morning to night,” ...

Chino XL, the New York rapper known for 1990s hits like “No Complex” and “Kreep,” died at his home on Sunday morning (July 28), his family shared in a statement. “Our father had many titles — King of ...