The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, and Doechii.

The Notorious B.I.G., one of the rap’s greatest performers, was shot to death at age 24 in Los Angeles in 1997. The case ...

18 Rappers, Radio Personalities, Music Industry Executives and More Weigh In on Current State of Lyricism.

The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new generation as rising star 310babii releases “Bad,” a ...

DJ Quik's Third Album 'Safe + Sound' Turns 30 Years Old! DJ Quik's Third Album 'Safe + Sound' Turns 30 Years Old ...

Don’t call it a comeback. Hip-hop has been here for years, squabbling for respect among the in the music game. While the ...

Explore Kendrick Lamar's "They Not Like Us" lyrics. Dig into the powerful verses and uncover the meaning behind his iconic ...

Voletta Wallace worked to elevate her son's short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness. Notorious B.I.G. was ...

Drake is dialing back some of his legal claims against UMG in a battle over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us takes." ...

J. Cole’s surprise track 'cLOUDs' delivers deep reflection and social commentary, setting it apart in hip-hop.

The song from the Barron Trump of Bieber Pop serves as a romantic proposal, with the suitor amenable to options ...

J. Cole shared his first offering of 2025 and there could be plenty more in the arsenal down the line. Via his Inevitable ...