Rap Music

Dreamville Festival, hosted by Fayetteville rapper J. Cole's music label, went off at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. WUNC's Caitlin Leggett, Josh Sullivan, Kamaya Truitt, and Brian Burns were there. Here's what they had to say.

We asked our staff at WUNC to name their favorite songs from the 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup. Here's what they had to say.

Newcomer rapper Kash Kyla discusses going viral, her musical process, and her desire to succeed.

Rapper Luh Bri shares what she's gained in motherhood, her hometown of Mount Gilead's influence on her music, and the impact she wants to leave on her community.

Henderson-raised Big Mali breaks down her unique sound, looking up to Nicki Minaj and being one of the few women dominating the Carolinas' rap scene.

Hip Hop celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023. Although folks have been scratching records since the early '60s, a 1973 Block Party hosted by DJ Kool Herc in the Bronx marks the start of Hip hop for most people. In this series, we are highlighting an eclectic mix of North Carolina female rappers who are creating a new era of hip-hop and paying homage to their predecessors. Caitlin Leggett spoke to a few women from across the state who are using the influence of their environment and upbringing to offer a new perspective to the genre.

Artist TiaCorine discusses growth and impact within her artistry and her life.

Inciting riots is his God-given gift, the Durham rapper admits. Jooselord does it regularly on stage and his upcoming release — “MoshPit Messiah” — is a…

Inciting riots is his God-given gift, the Durham rapper admits. Jooselord does it regularly on stage and his upcoming release — “MoshPit Messiah” — is a…

This program originally aired July 11, 2016.Growing up in the small town of Snow Hill, N.C., Marlanna Evans, a.k.a Rapsody, wasn't exposed to much hip-hop…