Rap and Christmas have been intertwined since the former began. Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'," a rhymed update of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (better known as "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas") ...

Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s about family, food and finally getting a moment to breathe. For others, it’s about survival, reflection, or just keeping it real ...