Dave Phinney explains that a lot of his inspiration comes from his childhood and the convergence of hip-hop and skater/punk ...

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In December 2024, Ohio-based hip-hop collective The Council 2432 secured a major distribution deal with New Jersey label Dominion Hill Records. This strategic partnership sets the stage for their ...

The 22nd Korean Music Awards honored Aespa with three major awards, including Song of the Year. G-Dragon won the top hip-hop ...

From Tupac to Diddy, the Nation of Islam’s impact on Hip-Hop runs deep, and Rev. Conrad Tillard was at the heart of it all—guiding, challenging, and shaping the culture’s political consciousness.

And even though Jadakiss is praising Kendrick Lamar, he's also discouraging other artists from attempting to replicate his ...

Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash has grown into one of the world’s premiere hip-hop festivals, and this summer, it returns to Chicago for its seventh iteration. On June 20-22, Summer Smash will take ...

Daniel Berger's first shot at Cognizant Classic never hit the ground. Here's where it landed A rare seven-planet ‘parade’ ...

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 ...

Milwaukee’s rap artists are carving out their own lane – blending regional influences, building grassroots movements and proving that the 414 has a sound all its own.

According to Wallace, there is a strong intersection between spoken word poetry and hip-hop music. “The elements of hip hop … ...

Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em," "One Night Only," and "Crazy in Love" are still charting in the U.K., maintaining her strong ...