Rappers and autobiographies share a natural synergy, as the essence of Hip Hop is rooted in storytelling, personal expression, and a reflection of one’s environment and experiences. The genre has ...

Dallas rapper BigXThaplug killed it at J. Cole’s Dreamville and AllHipHop found new respect for his lyricism. We were not alone as EARTHGANG gave him the ultimate co-sign on the festival grounds.

Hip Hop was born in the Bronx, and from that moment on, New York City has been at the heart of the culture. From the early pioneers who laid the foundation to modern-day legends redefining the genre, ...

From Clipse to Tyler, the Creator to billy woods to Ovrkast to Bruiser Wolf, here are our favorite rap albums of 2025.

In the ever-shifting terrain of contemporary music, hip-hop continues to demonstrate its remarkable capacity for reinvention. The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment where a new generation of artists ...

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

LOS ANGELES — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth ...

Hip Hop has long been a male-dominated industry, where women have had to fight twice as hard for recognition—whether on the mic, behind the boards, or in the background shaping the culture. Yet, ...

The hip-hop landscape is experiencing a significant transformation as emerging artists carve their unique paths beyond the shadows of established icons like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. These rising ...

To understand the role of storytelling in contemporary pop music, researchers at UC Berkeley created a machine learning ...

Detroit’s rap scene is as raw and resilient as the city itself. Known for its blue-collar roots and unshakable pride, the D has produced some of the most innovative and impactful artists in Hip Hop.