Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...
In 2017, hip-hop became the most consumed genre in the US, and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. Now that we're just over the halfway mark into the 2020s, hip-hop continues to dominate with ...
We asked some of our favorite culture creators to give us their best-of lists for 2025; the rest of James Gunn's top 50 alternative rap songs of the year can be found right here. Easily my favorite ...
It may have been a first for the Connecticut City Hall. “This project isn’t just about music, it’s about bridging culture, entrepreneurship, and community through art in a government space that has ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Celebrating hip hop and Memphis. The very first People's Hip Hop Awards Experience wrapped up Sunday night in the heart of the Bluff City. The show featured several star-studded names ...
The future of the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Music Awards is in limbo. In a recent interview with Billboard, BET CEO Scott Mills confirmed that the two staple awards ceremonies will not return ...
Carnival Cruise Line clarifies online rumors about onboard policy changes, stating some are inaccurate and others are not new. While Carnival banned Bluetooth speakers and instituted a curfew for ...
We live in the Dot era. After demolishing rap rival Drake last year, Kendrick Lamar’s victory lap has dominated 2025 and the current hip-hop landscape. Super Bowl performance. More Grammy wins. “Not ...
What are the best rap music videos of all time? It’s a big, daunting question to answer. After all, hip-hop has been around for over 50 years, and during that time, we’ve seen countless classic music ...
TikTok has become a career-launching machine for hip-hop artists, reshaping how songs go viral and how fans discover new talent. Breaking into the music business before TikTok traditionally required ...
These tracks remind us just how deep that mother-child bond runs With Mother’s Day just around the corner, BLACK ENTERPRISE is shining a spotlight on 10 hip-hop artists who poured their hearts out in ...