Hip-Hop History

The Story Behind Houston’s Most Iconic Dance Move

Nearly 30 years after Lil’ Keke released “Southside,” Houstonians still know every move—and the rapper never saw it coming.

05/27/2026 By Erica Cheng

It's Trill Season

UGK’s Ridin’ Dirty Turns 30, and Bun B Has Big Plans for Houston.

Bun B dishes on the Been Ridin’ Dirty concert, surprise guests, and why 1996 was such an important year in Houston hip-hop.

05/14/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

The G.O.A.T.

The Case for Scarface as the Greatest Rapper of All Time

Scarface might have been born here, but the city has never defined his music.

04/20/2026 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

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

Jamming

Our Favorite Albums for a Long Road Trip

Top music recommendations to belt out, windows down on cruise control.

06/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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

The Must List

Morgan Newton Knows ‘The South Got Something to Say.’ We Should Listen.

The promising young artist’s first foray into multimedia honors the women rappers and Houston icons who inspire her work.

01/14/2025 By Meredith Nudo

H-Town Vicious

Houston, We Have a Playlist: The Best Songs about Life in the Bayou City

Looking for the Houston equivalent of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”? We have ideas.

05/14/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Women Produce

With New Album, LaNell Grant Is Putting Her Voice Front and Center

The Alief-raised music producer is elevating hip-hop through faith and womanhood in her solo debut album.

06/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Friday Q & A

Artist Serotonin Brings a Good Dose of Happiness to Houston

Through music, fashion, and more, the multidisciplinary artist just wants to “make the collective experience of life more bearable.”

05/19/2023 By Geneva Diaz

MUSIC

Bun B’s Rodeo Takeover Was a Family Reunion

Here's how having all of Houston's hip-hop superstars in one arena went.

03/15/2022 Photography by David “Odiwams” Wright By Sama’an Ashrawi

MUSIC

Le$ Takes Cruise Music To The Next Level On E30

The new project by the Houston MC is named after his vintage BMW.

01/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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

Visual art

The South Still Has Something to Say

CAMH's Dirty South exhibit makes a bold statement about the intersections between Southern culture, visual art and music.

12/31/2021 By Amarie Gipson

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

Q & A

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

The former Raider Klan rapper grew up memorizing Screwed Up Click freestyles for her uncle.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

Breakin'

This Woman Is Revolutionizing Houston's Hip-Hop Culture

Bgirl City is celebrating 10 years of helping female breakdancers find their groove.

12/09/2021 By Lucia Rodriguez

Shop Til You Drop

Houston's Hip Hop Vintage Flea Market Keeps Growing

After taking the market on the road in Texas, it returns to 8th Wonder Brewery.

12/03/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Northside Worldwide

Tattoo Artist's Unique Style Fuels Her Blossoming Rap Career

Meet Ghetto Princess, the Houston bilingual rapper from the Northside.

11/26/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

It's Lit!

Who Will Be in This Year's Houston All Stars Astroworld Fest Lineup?

The spotlight set for Houston rap icons has taken different forms in the past

11/02/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith