Arguably the most dominant genre in current popular culture, hip-hop’s hot streak shows no signs of slowing down in 2024. This was another fantastic year in rap, with far more going on than just the ...

In the week after the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny had a super week as far as consumption of his recorded music. On the new ...

In March, C-list rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden declared that “the girl rapper wave is over,” predicting that the recent period of unprecedented success and visibility for a growing number of ...

An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere in between, there’s always a special ...

I’m torn. On one hand, with a rapper like Finesse2Tymes, you really do want them to grow up and grow beyond what they’ve known — if only for their own self-preservation, since hood habits have often ...

Also in the top 10, Bad Bunny scores big post-Super Bowl, while ATEEZ and Joji debut.

From Kendrick Lamar’s five-trophy sweep to Clipse’s comeback and Mad Skillz’s overdue recognition, the 2026 Grammys marked a ...

Kendrick Lamar is having the best Black History Month ever. In fact, his calendar year starting in March 2024 has been pretty extraordinary, and well, the accolades haven’t stopped piling up. The ...

Year-end album lists are a gift and a curse for a Hip-Hop and music journalist because we’re never going to hear all of the hundreds of projects that dropped over the past 365 days. However, Hip-Hop ...

In case you were wondering about longevity and what that means in Hip Hop today, then you should look at Drake and his Billboard Awards run. The Toronto icon made history again, earning the title of ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, and Wale. First things first: Jack Harlow and Doja Cat make a cute couple in the video for Jack’s new ...

Over the years, hip-hop has continued to be one of the most consumed genres among music fans, and 2024 was no exception. While 2023 marked a milestone celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary, 2024 ...