Every year, new talent emerges—though many have spent years honing their craft before catching a fan’s attention, let alone mainstream recognition. Rap faces an even tougher climb, with limited ...

Hip-hop in the Middle East continues to grow, blending tradition with modernity while giving artists a voice to challenge societal issues globally.

AfroFuture Detroit debuts August 16-17, 2025, uniting African diaspora culture, music, and art at Bedrock’s Douglass Site.

Mona Haydar is many things—rapper, poet, activist, scholar, mother. A voice for the marginalized, she serves as a bridge ...

President Donald Trump accused South Africa of "confiscating land" on social media, promising to cut off aid with the help of ...

Kendrick Lamar made history at the 2025 Grammy Awards by winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his track 'Not Like Us.' ...

Jeezy’s “My President” became a powerful anthem during one of the most transformative periods in American history. As Barack Obama’s presidential campaign gained momentum, Jeezy, the Atlanta-based ...

Beyoncé took home album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for "Cowboy Carter." She is only the 12th Black artist to win the ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

Shaboozey isn't the only Black star taking country music by storm. Here are six other hot, rising Black acts making Nashville ...

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...