How the NBA and hip-hop have inspired culture and each other for decades

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.

How Shaquille O’Neal and Damian Lillard made it in hip-hop as NBA stars

Shaquille O'Neal and Damian Lillard are the two who have generated the staying power to make it as an NBA standout and as a hip-hop artist.

The Athletic: How the NBA and hip-hop have inspired culture and each other for decades

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.
Classical Music

These 15 rock tracks have hidden messages when played backwards

From 'Satanic' secrets to Monty Python jokes, discover 15 legendary rock tracks where the real story begins when played ...
AllHipHop

Rapper Rick Ross Gets Senate Resolution Passed In His Honor

Rick Ross was honored with Georgia Senate Resolution 710 on Friday, which recognized his Hip-Hop contributions. Rick Ross got official recognition from Georgia lawmakers Friday when the state Senate ...
XXL

Boxing G.W.O.A.T. Claressa Shields Connects the Dots Between Boxing and Hip-Hop Hustle

Hip-Hop Junkie: Claressa Shields Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields' life and career is completely engulfed in the power of hip-hop. Interview: Joey Echevarria ...
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Rick Ross’s private jet is crazy in person

Justification unsealed for FBI’s seizure of 2020 Fulton County ballots Key detail in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl outfit raises questions — "disappointed" Something is happening with orcas at sea - The ...
WAND

Bring your 'Purple Lamborghini': Rapper Rick Ross coming to the Devon

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur residents will certainly be "Hustlin'" to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this summer. The Devon announced Thursday that rapper Rick Ross will headline a show at the ...

1969 Classic Named the Greatest 'Country Rock Song' Ever Still Holds Up Today

Updated on March 3, 2026, to explain that The Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" being named the best country rock ...
ABC15 Arizona

Things to do: NASCAR Cup Series, Rodeo Scottsdale, M3F Music Festival, First Friday, Spring Training & more!

First Friday is one of the nation's largest, self-guided art walks on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. Tour more than 70 galleries, venues and art-related spaces throughout the ...
American Songwriter

James Taylor Reveals His List of the 5 Greatest Songs He’s Written, With Input From a Few Legends

Taylor proceeded whip out a notebook from his pocket with notes he referenced as he revealed his choices. For three of his picks, James considered positive things that three of the most famous ...
Pitchfork

Listen to Chat Pile’s New Songs “Masks” and “Sifting”

Chat Pile have released two new songs on Seattle label Sub Pop: “Masks” and a cover of Nirvana’s “Sifting.” Both tracks will appear on the limited-edition 7" the Oklahoma City band announced back in ...