Since the mid-1980s when hip-hop fully entered the popular culture, filmmakers have been including dope beats and great rhymes in the soundtracks of their movies, creating some of the best soundtracks ...

Case in point: Rhyme & Reason, an otherwise nondescript look at the hip-hop industry's inner workings that inspired an impressive gang of MCs to issue fresh cuts of the strongest quality. 8Ball & MJG ...

From gritty Bronx beginnings to global box office hits, hip-hop cinema has told stories that resonate far beyond the music. These films blend authentic culture with unforgettable soundtracks, shaping ...

Master P is an O.G. Shortly after conquering the music industry with his No Limit Records, the “Bout it, Bout it” rapper got busy by producing a film, I Got the Hook Up, which was the first of Hip-Hop ...

On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere ...

A few years ago I found myself listening to a studio chief expounding about how important it was for Hollywood to tap into the latest youth culture trend, or as he put it, “catch a wave before it hits ...

Ready to press play on 'Hip Hop Story: Tha Movie' right from your couch? We’ve rounded up ways to watch including rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can pick what works best for you.

With the hype being bestowed upon Kevin Spacey and his third season of House of Cards, it might be easy to forget that there are some really great Hip-Hop movies on Netflix, too. From Jay z to Tupac ...

On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere ...

Nino Brown has become iconic in rap music. There are almost 15 songs rapped by lyricists like Nas, Biggie, Lil Wayne, Sean Price, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, Yeezy, and more that have mentioned him or ...