


Outside the Lyrics
Hip-hop is more than just music, it’s a cultural movement. Outside the Lyrics explores its sub-cultures through the stories of artistic pioneers who helped shape and remix hip-hop’s history. In this three-part digital short series, artists share with host Dr. Taj Frazier how they navigate their craft, where
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The Story Behind These Iconic Hip-Hop Photos
In the early 90’s young photographers steeped in Hip-Hop culture turned their lenses to their passion and up-and-coming artists. Their images captured intimate moments, reflecting how artists truly saw themselves.
In the early 90’s young photographers steeped in Hip-Hop culture turned their lenses to their passion and up-and-coming artists. Their images captured intimate moments, reflecting how artists truly saw themselves.

How This West Coast Dance Style Took Over America
“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy&
“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy&

The Surprising Origins of Streetwear
Streetwear is the global style that came from the fusion of Hip-Hop and Skater Culture. Our host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with Chris Gibbs, Hip-Hop head, skater, fashion tastemaker, and owner of the famed LA streetwear boutique, Union, to learn how two different cultures came together to redefine how we
Streetwear is the global style that came from the fusion of Hip-Hop and Skater Culture. Our host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with Chris Gibbs, Hip-Hop head, skater, fashion tastemaker, and owner of the famed LA streetwear boutique, Union, to learn how two different cultures came together to redefine how we

The Story Behind These Iconic Hip-Hop Photos
In the early 90’s young photographers steeped in Hip-Hop culture turned their lenses to their passion and up-and-coming artists. Their images captured intimate moments, reflecting how artists truly saw themselves.
In the early 90’s young photographers steeped in Hip-Hop culture turned their lenses to their passion and up-and-coming artists. Their images captured intimate moments, reflecting how artists truly saw themselves.

How This West Coast Dance Style Took Over America
“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy&
“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy&

The Surprising Origins of Streetwear
Streetwear is the global style that came from the fusion of Hip-Hop and Skater Culture. Our host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with Chris Gibbs, Hip-Hop head, skater, fashion tastemaker, and owner of the famed LA streetwear boutique, Union, to learn how two different cultures came together to redefine how we
Streetwear is the global style that came from the fusion of Hip-Hop and Skater Culture. Our host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with Chris Gibbs, Hip-Hop head, skater, fashion tastemaker, and owner of the famed LA streetwear boutique, Union, to learn how two different cultures came together to redefine how we