As a primer on the life and career of James "J Dilla" Yancey, "The New York Times Presents: The Legacy of J Dilla" is a sufficient introduction to the world of the innovative Detroit hip-hop producer, ...

Richard Pryor's Daughter Examines His Use of the "N-Word" Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor talks about her famous father and the complexities of race and language. 15 hours ago J Dilla’s remix of ...

As red and blue light reflected off the historic home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Sunday night, some of the city's most influential rappers from Detroit gathered for "A Night with the Orchestra" ...

Big Sean’s Bounce Back sounded a little different recently. Alongside its traditional hip-hop beats, the song was accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The Detroit-based hip-hop star was one ...