DJs have spun records at protests, artists have filmed music videos on BLM Plaza, and go-go has gotten its shine.

“Knowing that my community keeps going while I’m away is reassuring, because I know it will be there for me when I’m ready to go back,” the DJ says.

The DJ behind LGBTQ events around town is at work on her first album.

“There’s too much good music in the world to have to play music from people that are bad people.”

The Funk Parade Block Party, music from the African Diaspora and more.

This weekend in hip-hop: Nas at the Kennedy Center, Daley at the 9:30 Club, “Close 2 the Edge” at Black Cat, and more.

Looking to catch some good hip hop this weekend? There’s plenty going on, including Cosmo Bake, Kon, and a DJ set at the Howard Theater by ?uestlove.

This week in hip-hop: DJ Evil Dee, Ja Rule, Nipsey Hussle, and more.

This week: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Black Cotton, Black President’s Day and more.

This week in hip-hop: Rock the Bells, Mobb Deep, The White Mandingos, and more.