The Roots

No hooks, just fire bars.

The soundtrack of 2011.

A ranking of the best Tiny Desk performances.

Take a stroll through 1995, a pivotal time in rap's golden era, filled with brewing beefs and shook ones, multiplatinum hits and rich regional diversity.

RIP to a veteran in the hip-hop game.

What was your favorite project from a decade ago?

A look back at some of the greats.

What's cooler than being cool?

Crème de la crème, homie.

Rappers love Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

All me.

Showtime!