As an immigrant’s son, I’d grown up feeling alone and out of place, but the "Hamilton" soundtrack spoke to me.

November 8, 2024 • The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.

But what’s happening in hip-hop at large is an artist’s world takeover, moving beyond just music. Hip-hop was essentially a street art form that has grown into a billion-dollar industry.

The power of nostalgia in music The resurgence of sampling in hip-hop and R&B highlights the power of nostalgia in music. As artists like BigXthaPlug, Megan Thee Stallion, and others continue to ...

The surprise release of “Just Wanna Rock” in 2022 revolutionized jersey club music’s mainstream appeal. Their public transition to they/them pronouns challenged hip-hop gender norms.

TDE artist Ab-Soul has released Soul Burger, his first album since 2022’s acclaimed Herbert. The album features DoeBurger, Vince… ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Dajah Dorn’s ode to the ’90s to Jordan Adetunji and Lil Baby’s ...

While genres like J-Pop, city pop and hardcore punk get all the attention, Japanese rap is a hidden gem. It might be fast and ...

Since its earliest days, hip-hop has been inherently political ... only hope that we kinda have left is music and vibrations.” ...

2024 has been filled with hip-hop highlights. While the culture experiences celebratory moments, the rap world has also been shaken multiple times due to the deaths of members of the hip-hop ...