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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This week’s hip-hop releases—from Isaiah Rashad to PlaqueBoyMax—reflect a growing trend where livestreaming and creator platforms are central to music promotion. Platforms like Rap Fame, Twitch, and ...

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 ...

Tjuan Benafactor’s “Trust Issues” featuring Benzino hit #1 on the iTunes Hip Hop Music Video chart and #31 globally, ...

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

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 ...