Jenn Carter says 41 pivoted right after “Notti Bop” because she wants to prove the crew can “make hits” without living in diss records.

In an era where young people are finding innovative ways to make money and gain attention, the music industry, particularly rap, faces a unique challenge. Despite its historical ties to youth culture, ...

Rap’s G League is looking healthy. Last year, when we put together our list of the best teenage rappers, it felt like a struggle to gather good, interesting names. In a genre supposedly dominated by ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Hip-hop is a young man’s sport, depending on who’s asked, and that sentiment is supported by one of the ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Drill rap is a form of hip-hop that started in Chicago in the 2000s before hitting the scene in New York. The music’s subject ...