The Hiphop Archive’s Hiphop and Politics Timeline highlights pivotal moments throughout the history of the ever-evolving relationship between hiphop and politics.

We archive the Hiphop Underground. In order to do so, we have to reimagine what an archive can be. Check out the latest additions to our collections!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, check out this list of 10 hiphop songs put together by Okayplayer that address mental health and wellness. 

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm 
Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

In her article “The Art of Inclusion: How artists represent cultural diversity without resorting to stereotypes” for the Fall 2018 issue of Keyframe Magazine, Whitney Friedlander explores how several animators depict characters of different races, sexualities, and body types without imposing stereotypes on a young and impressionable audience.

Friday, September 14th, 2018 at 11:30am
The Hiphop Archive | 104 Mt. Auburn St., 3R, Cambridge, MA

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, The Hiphop Archive and Research Institute was featured the premiere episode of The Keepers on NPR's Morning Edition. 

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly known by his clan name of Madiba, was born in the small village of Mvezo in the Transkei (now known as Eastern Cape) on July 18, 1918. One hundred years later, his devotion and legacy live on.

Pusha T is part of the team behind a new hiphop music discovery app called "Heir" that aims to help the hiphop industry engage more with fans.