As the Chinese punk scene soldiers on, bands increasingly perform to relieve pressure and release negativity, one insider ...

Kendrick Lamar went 5-for-5 on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Grammys, and I can’t tell if it’s surprising. On one hand, Lamar’s five ...

As we continue to honor the life and legacy of the legendary vocalist, Hip-Hop Wired has compiled 10 songs that sampled Roberta Flack’s music. My first time hearing Roberta Flack occurred when I ...

Tupac Shakur was born in Harlem in 1971 to two members of the Black Panther Party. Taking the name MC New York when he first ...

Fans were in for a few surprises this week when Will Smith and Tatyana Ali jumped on Doechii’s viral “Anxiety” TikTok ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of ...

“DNA” by Kendrick Lamar is a powerful song that explores his heritage and the complexities of his identity. It reflects on his roots, struggles, and how his experiences shape who he is.

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like 1900Rugrat and Johnny Venus. We made it! Awards season is finally over. With the Brits and the Academy Awards holding their ...

Best K-pop Album and Best K-pop Song trophies, while BIGBANG's G-Dragon led the Rap & Hip-Hop Song category. (X) As always, the Korean Music Awards unlocked not only major categories but also ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...