Hip-Hop Lore

713 Day Is Houston’s Annual Citywide Holiday. Thank Rapper Lil' Keke.

Houston’s unofficial July 13 holiday is more than just area code pride—it’s a tribute to the city’s hip-hop legacy and one of its most influential voices.

07/11/2025 By Erica Cheng

Listen Closely

What Sounds Define Such an Eclectic City as Houston?

From zydeco to metal to chopped and screwed, the city’s sound is as sprawling and unexpected as the city itself.

04/18/2025 By Chris Becker

H-Town Till We Drown

150+ Reasons to Love Houston

Why we’re still totally in love with (and committed to) the Bayou City.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Many Nicknames Come From?

Bayou City, Space City…Clutch City? We take a look at all their origins.

05/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Screwed Up

Lance Scott Walker Has Spent 16 Years Studying DJ Screw

Lance Scott Walker writes about the life and influence of DJ Screw.

12/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Photo Essay

Meet Bo Bundy, the Houston Rapper Behind the Viral Hit 'Mi Barrio'

He's been popularizing a new slowed-down form of rap music, often sung in Spanish.

01/27/2022 Photography by Marco Torres By Marco Torres

Essay

How a Houstonian Found Purpose Archiving DJ Screw’s Legacy

'My upbringing was probably far different from that of a traditional DJ Screw fan.'

01/06/2022 By Rocky Rockett

A Legacy

In Loving Memory of DJ Screw

After more than 20 years since his untimely passing, multiple projects addressing his legacy go mainstream.

12/29/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Culture

An In-Depth Look on Slab Culture in Houston

A magnified look on the southern subculture of auto-enthusiasm featuring extended wire wheels.

12/28/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Stocking Stuffers

7 DJ Screw Gifts You Need to Get For Houston Hip-Hop Lovers

Check out a selection of photo prints, apparel from local brands like Slumped Boyz and Screwed Up Records & Tapes.

12/14/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Barre Baby

Remembering Houston Rapper Big Moe on His 47th Birthday

The former Screwed Up Click member was born today in 1974.

08/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Amarie Gipson

Legend

Here’s How Houston Is Celebrating Dj Screw’s 50th Birthday

In memory of the city's beloved pioneer.

07/14/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Screwston

Listen to This Podcast That's Going Deep into Mysterious Life of DJ Screw

The third season of Mogul, which is focusing on Houston’s own chopped and screwed pioneer, kicked off June 23.

07/02/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Variegated what now?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Feb 5–7

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with the Houston Symphony, shop local Black-owned businesses, and search for rare houseplants.

02/05/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Welcome back

The Contemporary Arts Museum Is Coming Back and Better Than Before

CAMH reopens February 18 with two major exhibitions.

01/20/2021 By Rob Sanford

Life behind the lens

Ben DeSoto Talks "Un-Retirement" and Shooting Bayou City Music Greats

The Houston photography legend made a virtual return to his hometown for a special chat with the CAMH, available starting this week.

12/16/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

Chopped and Screwed Review

Isaac "Chill" Yowman's Visual DJ Screw Tribute, All Screwed Up, Stays on Beat

The word “tribute” perfectly describes this project, which features a combination of scripted drama and animated cut scenes, as well as both classic and new Houston music.

11/16/2020 By Marco Torres