Over the weekend, Lupe Fiasco appeared on former battle rapper Breezy Nice's YouTube page KoalaTeaReacts to discuss issues they've had in the past, when the discussion pivoted into a conversation ...

Last month, we published our annual list of the best rappers in their 20s. One common critique is how we define "best" and "rappers." Our list is meant as a temperature check on the game—spotlighting ...

When Nas said “hip-hop is dead,” this certainly isn’t what he meant. Since 1990, rap music has topped the music charts as arguably the most impactful genre in the world. But for the first time in ...

Outkast changed the hip-hop world forever in the ’90s. André 3000 co-founded Outkast, achieving early and sustained mainstream rap success. Outkast blended rap with genres like funk and trip hop, ...

E. Ness has long stood as one of Philadelphia’s most respected voices in hip-hop. Known for his sharp delivery, commanding presence, and unmistakable rhythmic cadence, he is more than just a battle ...

On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the Englewood, ...

As hip-hop becomes more enmeshed in mainstream culture, rappers are becoming viable political candidates. What does that say ...