Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Graphic by Chris Panicker; Getty Images Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Hip Hop meets pop, the result is often pure magic. Some of the most memorable moments in music come from when a rap verse ...

Spotify has unveiled the 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of the streaming era, from 2015 to the present, as part of its Spotify CLASSICS catalog program. Topping the list is Kendrick Lamar’s influential ...

Rap music in 2025 was a rich mix of introspection, experimentation and cultural significance. As mainstream rap fell in and out of favor, the genre flourished with adventurous producing, serious ...

Good music and a good drink often go hand in hand, but do we ever really stop to appreciate the pairing? We do now, because 2025 has been a banner year for rap music, but it’s also quietly been an ...

2024 has been a fun ride for hip-hop, with the genre continuing to evolve while pushing the boundaries of what we typically expect. Fresh faces, bold sounds, and unapologetic attitudes were all over ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

First question from the Playboi Carti concert: Where’s Playboi Carti? Up there, somewhere. Atop the towering 20-foot stage, the Atlanta rap visionary was one of more than a dozen entourage silhouettes ...

In the 25-year history of modern Nigerian mainstream music, we have seen unforgettable hip-hop records that defined eras and showcased the compelling artistry of several rappers. A fantastic hook can ...

From Run-DMC’s Queens classic to De La Soul’s subversive storytelling, to “Trap Christmas”…rap has always celebrated the holidays on its own terms. Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been ...

In 1894, “The Little Lost Child” went “platinum” off sheet music sales in what might be considered the first successful music video marketing campaign. Innovations in aurafarming have taken things to ...