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 ...

Why it matters: This isn't just Smith returning to rap after 20 years. It's a public reckoning — pain, shame and spiritual ...

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died on his 39th birthday Friday in a freak accident that occurred while fleeing a confrontation ...

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Day” leans into the comedic lyrical and performance style that Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff pioneered from early in their careers ...

When FBI agents searched Joseph Strange's home on Jan. 28, they found several original hand-written lyric sheets and notes ...

Smith released his first album in 20 years after a lengthy rollout and ahead of his first-ever headlining tour.

Will Smith returns to his roots as The Fresh Prince for his first music album in 20 years. Does the rapper-turned-actor still ...

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 ...

A rap star who appeared at a 2024 campaign rally for Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The Associated ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, and Wale. First things first: ...