It’s thanks to the best rappers of all time that hip-hop has continued to grow and become the beloved genre and influence it is today. Born in the Bronx in 1973, hip-hop music has become something ...

The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has become a fulcrum of the alt-rap scene. The ...

Hip Hop and R&B artists have had a long, complex history with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist category. The list showcases genre-defining talent, from breakthrough stars to overlooked icons. The ...

Monaleo officially had a breakout year after winning Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards, on Monday night. The Houston rapper continued building major momentum throughout ...

In August of 2025, hip-hop turned the still-very-young age of 52, but let some of its fans tell it the genre is still a young man’s game. However, upon looking at its current landscape, some of rap’s ...

With Women’s History Month in full swing, the entertainment world continues to strive to be more inclusive of female artists in music, movies, and other entertainment. While the upcoming Academy ...

The platform is judged by rappers KR$NA and Raftaar and provides emerging artists with an opportunity to present their work ...

THERE’S a distinct, liberating feeling with walking through your hometown at dusk, watching signal towers and electrical ...

In today’s music game, data is the co-pilot. Hip hop artists are using tools like Spotify for Artists and SoundCampaign to decode fan behavior and make sharper decisions. In today’s music industry, ...

Chinese rap music is becoming popular in the US as hip-hop music combines with Chinese content and culture. [Photo/GETTY ...

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 ...