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 ...

Rap and Christmas have been intertwined since the former began. Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'," a rhymed update of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (better known as "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas") ...

If it seems like an unlikely pairing, think again: Country and rap have always had more in common than meets the eye. Both genres come from a tradition of being proud of where you come from, and both ...

We know everyone will be listening to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas, ” but think about adding some Hip-Hop hits to your holiday playlist?

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has announced that it has partnered with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings to produce the Smithsonian Anthology of ...

Tommy Boy Music, the renowned independent hip-hop and electronic label, is gearing up to release a special compilation album titled …And You Don’t Stop: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop on Aug. 11 ...

The latest NBA player — or former one — to drop bars is none-other-than LiAngelo Ball, who pulled up with a Louisiana-inspired new banger to start of 2025. Titled "Tweaker," the track has quickly ...

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