The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...

As the year comes to an end, we’re paying tribute to our favorite albums and songs released across our favorite genres. This week, we tackled the very best K-pop songs of 2024, and today we’ve ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling. Childish Gambino dazzled a sold-out crowd on Sept. 2 at State Farm Arena with hits ...

It was only in 2018 when hip-hop surpassed rock 'n' roll to become the most popular music genre in the U.S., but its glory was short-lived. In 2023—the year when hip-hop celebrated its 50th birthday— ...

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...

These rap icons transformed more than just a genre; they shifted the direction of modern music itself. Their innovation and impact continue to shape the sound of today’s biggest artists. Few genres ...

Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator are pulling in huge audiences on the road, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again is preparing for his first-ever tour. By Ross Scarano Live music has been ...

Hip-hop tracks will be transformed into plays at this upcoming festival, merging the worlds of music and theater in a new way. The BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Festival, a one-day event celebrating the ...

Since celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 and with more than its share of inclusion across academia, there has still never been a full performance degree program focused entirely on Hip Hop. At ...