Talib Kweli

Hip-hop has always been a voice for the people, so it's only natural for some of the best socially-conscious rappers to head to Ferguson, Mo., for the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death to keep his memory alive and the #BlackLivesMatter movement going strong.

The mysterious case of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in a Texas jail earlier this month, has sparked outrage all over social media as people are demanding answers. Rappers and singers like Jeezy, K. Michelle and Talib Kweli are among the chorus of people calling for an explanation in Bland’s death.

In honor of Independence Day, The Boombox has compiled 10 music videos where R&B and hip-hop artists have conveyed their idea of freedom.

From the random to the serious and everything in between, check out 100 Hip-Hop Facts That Will Blow Your Mind.

Nine people were killed when a white man opened fire at a historic black church in Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday (June 17). Rappers and singers went on Twitter to express their condolences and send their prayers to the people of Charleston.

Rappers Talib Kweli and Azealia Banks weigh in on the controversy surrounding Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP chapter president who posed as a black woman.

Nas provides insight into taking over the world and Nicki Minaj does what she does best -- reminds Clinton of the power of the female spirit. Here are 10 Songs That Will Carry Hillary Clinton to the White House.

Prosecutors rule Baltimore resident Freddie Gray's death a homicide after he died in police custody after an arrest on April 12. The hip-hop and R&B community share their thoughts about the decision.

The video of Walter Scott being gunned down by a South Carolina police officer has shocked the hip-hop and R&B community, with many sounding off on social media and reigniting the conversation of the ongoing problem of police using deadly force on black males -- both young and old.

The first leak from the 'Catch the Throne: The Mixtape Vol. 2' mixtape arrives in the form of the new Talib Kweli record, "Lord of the Light."