The Civil Rights leader recognized hip-hop’s power early on and spent decades holding the genre and its artists accountable for their influence.

The two-time Webby Award-winning Okayplayer podcast returns Feb. 26 with a new slate of heavyweights and deeper conversation rooted in hip-hop history.

Access and trust change when those worlds collide.” Proceeds from the event will help to fund follow-up community events that provide free health screenings, mobile medical units, and offer access to ...

LaRussell has been at the center of an online debate after the Roc Nation rhymer spoke about Lil Wayne ’s legacy during a ...

The Roots’ first performance of 2026 unfolded at the Brooklyn Bowl this past weekend — and it didn’t disappoint.

As All-Star Weekend unfolded in Los Angeles, Okayplayer House brought basketball, music and community into the same room.

Flea covers Frank Ocean 's classic hit “Thinkin Bout You.” On the third pre-release single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers ...

From locker room anthems to late-night jazz, NBA legends and cultural figures share the songs that move them, and settle the Kobe versus Shaq rap debate.

February is Reggae month, in other words, the perfect time to celebrate the giants of the genre! This late-night celebration uplifts the legacy and infectious tunes of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown, ...

The Grammy winner performed an R&B-inspired version of the “Star Spangled Banner” and social media sounded off.

“I sometimes wake up and can’t believe he’s gone,” D’Angelo’s daughter, Imani Archer, tells Okayplayer on the neo-soul legend ...

Sherri Shepherd is finally addressing the cancellation of her talk show, Sherri. She returned to the show on Monday, Feb. 9, ...