A new generation of artists has rewritten the definition of rap to make the genre a cultural powerhouse yet again.

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HotNewHipHop closes February with top hip-hop releases, highlighting innovation, diversity, and the genre’s evolution.

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Creepy Nuts' "Otonoke" was one of 2024's most streamed songs, with the duo continuously making hits. When else has anime and ...

Macklemore’s new track debuts at No. 9 on two Billboard charts, marking his 10th Rap Digital Song Sales top 10 while ...

Jay Triiiple has been a hardworking, steady presence in Denver's hip-hop scene for the past few years, and her latest album, Change Over Dollars, is a perfect introduction to her gritty voice.

The current hip-hop landscape has been shaped by trends that began in March 2020 and lasted until the spring of 2021, when ...

Xencs L. Wing brings new life to an old tradition: painting sugar skulls. She posts up at hip-hop shows with her crafts — she makes earrings and other items — and offers live demonstrations ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Lil Nas X and Playboi Carti.