From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

The story of Drake fading and a lyrical resurgence is also the story of hip-hop falling away from its commercial peak while ...

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Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

MC Couper compares Malayalam rap to the writings of author Vaikom Basheer. 'The state needs more cultural pillars like rap, ...

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This year has been a whirlwind, filled with plot twists that no one could’ve seen coming. One consistent thing, however, was the release of high-quality music. From pop, R&B, to hip-hop, Black artists ...

After years of trolling Diddy, 50 Cent is now an executive producer on Netflix's 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning.' See the origins of their decades-old feud — and how it's evolved over the years.

The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, presented in no particular order. Read on and then listen to ...

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 - after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski - check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...