Street Soldiers

Featured performers at the Yankee Stadium extravaganza on the actual birthday of hip-hop include Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Lil Kim, and more.

The hip-hop genre of drill rap is getting a lot of attention from its growing number of fans, and from the growing number of criminal indictments wrapped up by some of its most promising artists -- even after they get a record deal.

HOT97 Summer Jam is one of the biggest and most influential hip-hop concerts in the world. We had an all-access pass, bringing you the hottest stars and the biggest moments.

Hip-hop fashion has evolved just as much as the music and the culture. Some of the staples – like fitted caps, chains, big watches, and sneakers – are still popular today, but some say what has changed is the originality of artists.

Celebrity trainer Plemmie Lawson, who works with high-profile clients, says data about your body can be key in starting an exercise plan that works for you.

From trailblazers to exciting emerging artists, Queens holds a prominent place in the history of hip-hop, producing some of the greatest stars and hit songs we continue to enjoy today.

It's clear today's gang problem is very different from the gang culture of decades past, and so is the law-enforcement approach. Here's an inside look at how NYPD is countering the violence.