For the first time in more than three decades, not a single rap song ranks among the 40 most popular tracks in America.

Primarily through direct sampling, hip-hop music provides a blatant tapestry of historical information that the listener can ...

To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

When the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” debuted in 1979, I remember it as a moment of connection. My parents purchased the 12-inch extended single for my sister and me. And, like many kids, we ...

For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs.

Two months ago, I tweeted: “Best year of hip-hop. EVER. #2024.” and the Internet’s feisty commentators tore me up. Pardon my excitement and wild proclamation, but I haven’t felt this good about the ...

Additional performers included The Pharcyde, Arrested Development, Pete Rock, and more. The entire historic affair closed with every performer on stage, as Black Sheep rocked an energetic performance ...

In 2008, The Roots made a gutsy move by launching The Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life in their hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time, the future was uncertain. They were ...

AND IN THE END, I WON’T BE SHY LISTENING TO HIP HOP MUSIC. I JUST KEEP MY HEAD UP AND I’M JUST GRINDING IT OUT, ANALYZING THE LYRICS. AND SO HERE ARE SET OF LYRICS, SOMETHING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT ...