J. Cole breaks down his competitive rap persona, explaining why his bold lyrics differ from how he views himself off the mic.

Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates have dropped some of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Here are the 20 best.

Hip-Hop fans are celebrating after rapper Fetty Wap was just released from prison following a three-year bid. The rapper– known for hits like “Trap Queen,” “My Way” and “679” had a historic mainstream ...

Few artists turn chaos into an empire, but NBA YoungBoy has rewritten the rules of rap. From battling the streets of Baton Rouge to topping charts behind bars, every release has shattered expectations ...

Touring is one of the best ways rappers can directly connect with their dedicated fans. In 2026, several of the game's biggest artists as well as those on the rise are heading out on the road. After a ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “GNX” onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, ...

Recently, in casual conversations, I’ve been asked for my opinion about the October report that “No Rap Songs Are in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990” more so than my ...

During a recent appearance on the Denver-based podcast Mile High Minute, Say Cheese TV CEO Shawn Cotton ruffled some feathers with a rant about how Denver rappers aren’t taking their careers seriously ...

For over two decades, the Recording Academy has honored the genre of hip-hop with its own music categories, including Best Rap Album, at their annual Grammy Awards ceremony. At the 2020 Grammy Awards, ...

Whelp, this just happened. The Game lit up Club Shay Shay during a new sit-down with Shannon Sharpe by claiming a title that always sparks heated debate. He said with full confidence that he is the ...

If you’re within a certain age bracket, you’ll remember the news being delivered with grave certainty: The iPod is going to end the album as we know it. Yet for as many 99-cent songs as were purchased ...