Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 chart-topper “It Takes Two,” a blend of hip-hop and house music, helped bring both genres into ...

From Brooklyn street tales to immortal verses, The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy still echoes through hip-hop every May 21, when ...

The blog era of Hip Hop opened new doors for artists to reach fans directly through digital platforms. Sites like DatPiff and 2DopeBoyz played a key role in launching careers for artists who are now ...

As hip-hop began to rediscover itself in the mid-to-late 2010s, A$AP Rocky rose as a leader who would bridge the gap between mainstream rap, old school gangsta and ...

Last month, we published our annual list of the best rappers in their 20s. One common critique is how we define “best” and “rappers.” Our list is meant as a temperature check on the game—spotlighting ...

Billboard‘s recent rule changes sparked a concerned discussion after they resulted in a two-week absence of rap music in the Hot 100 chart’s top 40 for the first time in almost three decades. “Is ...

This week’s hip-hop output features high-profile singles from Latto, GloRilla, and Action Bronson alongside full-length albums from REASON, Shordie Shordie, and NEMS. The mix reflects a genre where ...

How punk, hip-hop, and the craft beer movement were all born out of rebellious DIY culture and began to flourish in America ...