Kendrick Lamar has had an unprecedented year, breaking numerous records and solidifying his status as one of the most influential rappers of all time. From historic Grammy wins to streaming milestones ...

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...

XXXTENTACION was a polarizing figure who reshaped hip-hop with his emotive music. On his 28th birthday, we uncover 10 facts ...

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, ...

On this day in hip-hop history, Will Smith—then known as The Fresh Prince—and DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. Originally released as a double album on vinyl, it ...

Hip Hop may just be one of the most competitive music genres there is, but you’d be surprised how many rap legends actually got their start in the same school hallways. Before they were trading bars ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cleveland, Ohio, may not always get the credit it deserves in Hip Hop history, but the city has birthed some of the game’s most ...

Hip-hop has never been more popular than it is today, but many fans probably still wouldn’t know who Aubrey Graham is, even though they stream his songs every day. Going back to the early days of rap ...

Michie Mee celebrates getting her own Canada Post stamp alongside Maestro Fresh Wes and Muzion for Black History Month.

Describing my 2017 appointment as a faculty member, the University of Virginia dubbed me the school’s “first” hip-hop professor. Even if the job title and the historic nature of the appointment might ...