Vince Staples, JPEGMAFIA, NAV, Quavo, and more lead a packed week of new hip-hop singles.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the genre’s massive influence and global reach, there are still many misconceptions ...

The N.C. HIP Music Festival runs Sunday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 3. For the complete schedule, lineup, venue and ticket information, visit Mallarmé’s website. When concertgoers think about “hip” ...

The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase an impressive spectrum of artistic ...

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling. Childish Gambino dazzled a sold-out crowd on Sept. 2 at State Farm Arena with hits ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop music videos have seen jaw-dropping budgets over the years, especially at times when record labels were willing to spend ...

Hip-hop was a niche genre only a few decades ago, but today hip-hop is the most popular form of music in the country and one of the most popular worldwide. By 2018, Drake, arguably the most popular ...

In 2026, Spotify and YouTube Music are competing for hip-hop listeners with contrasting strengths. YouTube Music’s YouTube integration offers rare and user-generated tracks, while Spotify delivers ...

As Hip Hop celebrates its 50 years of influence on music and culture, UMass Boston gives us local context with the Massachusetts Hip-Hop Archive, housed in the Joseph P. Healy Library at UMass. The ...

Hiplife musician turned evangelist Yaw Siki has disclosed what drove him into smoking, citing hip hop music as a major influence.