A DRILL rapper was able to record a track while in jail for murder — then have it posted on YouTube just hours after being ...

Ye is convinced that only a psycho genius like himself can stand up against Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle after seeing what ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from EST Gee, Nardo Wick, and Will Smith.

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

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Beautiful Scars,' a single from 'Based on a True Story,' pokes fun at the actor's choice to reject the starring role in the ...

Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar is the halftime performer at the Super Bowl in 2025. Here's what to know about the rapper: ...

Rising hip-hop star Doechii won her first-ever Grammy Award on Sunday night (Feb. 2), taking home Best Rap Album for her mixtape ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’. The victory was emotional for Doechii, as ...

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