Hip Hop

: Bryan Mendoza; July 10, 2026

Hiero Day LA returns with Lupe Fiasco, Hieroglyphics, Coast Contra & more

One of Southern California's biggest celebrations of independent hip-hop returns this summer as Hiero Day LA 2026 comes to the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, August 30th, bringing together an impressive lineup that spans multiple generations of hip-hop.

: Bryan Mendoza; May 01, 2026

Wildchild Brings Friends of the Multiverse to Blue Note LA

Wildchild brings his Friends of the Multiverse showcase to Hollywood.

: Bryan Mendoza; October 21, 2025

Ghostface Killah to Headline PANIC IN L.A.

Ghostface Killah is returning to Los Angeles for another high-energy edition of PANIC IN L.A., this time celebrating the release of his highly anticipated album, Supreme Clientele 2.

: Bryan Mendoza; September 20, 2025

Slick Rick & Idris Elba Drop “Badman Generation”

Hip-hop legend Slick Rick and actor/musician Idris Elba join forces on their new single Badman Generation, out now on all streaming platforms with a powerful video directed by Meji Alabi (Beyoncé, Wizkid, Burna Boy).

: Bryan Mendoza; January 13, 2025

Dilla Day L.A. 2025: Honoring a Legend

On February 8, 2025, The Beehive in Los Angeles will host Dilla Day L.A., a day-long celebration of the late J Dilla’s groundbreaking contributions to hip-hop.

Madlib Loses Home to Wildfires, Fans Step Up to Help

: Bryan Mendoza; January 12, 2025

Madlib’s Home and Decades Of Music Lost To Wildfires

Madlib, the influential hip-hop producer renowned for his collaborations with artists like MF DOOM and Freddie Gibbs, recently faced a devastating loss as his home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.

: 1; December 31, 2024

Sensimedia Brings B-Boy Summit Legacy to the Screen

Sensimedia is honoring one of hip-hop's most groundbreaking cultural events with For The Culture: The B-Boy Summit Story, a documentary that serves as a love letter to the iconic B-Boy Summit.