Last year, Olamide also made history as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative hit with Asake, ‘Amapiano’ was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music ...

"We won!!! Best Female Rapper in Africa. The first East African Female rapper to take it home. It is such a big pat on the back for my team and I for all the work we have put in throughout the ...

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...