August 2024 promises to be a hot season in the Hip-Hop arena. These days, we’re anticipating several longed-for releases from both culture’s veterans and newbies, including Big Sean and Eastside Tonk.

2024 has been a fun ride for hip-hop, with the genre continuing to evolve while pushing the boundaries of what we typically expect. Fresh faces, bold sounds, and unapologetic attitudes were all over ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

The track remains one of the most influential and celebrated songs in rap history. Revolt ranked Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind” the top hip-hop intro ever. The song’s storytelling, lyrical skill, and DJ ...

We live in the Dot era. After demolishing rap rival Drake last year, Kendrick Lamar’s victory lap has dominated 2025 and the current hip-hop landscape. Super Bowl performance. More Grammy wins. “Not ...

"I Just Might" by Bruno Mars returns to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, earning a historic nineteenth week ...

f11photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images/Michael Blackshire/Getty Images/ Leon Bennett/Getty Images Through the years, TDE has branched out of rap, all the while maintaining its ...

Like Rap City, 106 & Park, and ComicView before it, another BET staple may be coming to an end. Recently, the network announced its plan to indefinitely “suspend” the BET Hip Hop Awards while ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and rhythm, and its influence on Hip Hop is undeniable. Known for its vibrant ...