Chainz & Alchemist to perform on “The Tonight Show” Hip-hop fans are in for a treat as Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The ...

On this day in 2006, the hip-hop world suffered an irreplaceable loss as James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—passed away at the age of 32. The visionary Detroit producer lost his battle with ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form move forward.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

“You’re Blind” is a smoother example of the trio’s fusion prowess. How the soaring guitar melodies interact with the then-modern Hip-hop drums exemplifies King of Rock’s all-encompassing sentiment. To ...

The South Dallas rap star’s “D Boi Dreams” come true, signing to Yo Gotti’s CMG Record Label in his own neighborhood.

Minneapolis rapper Mati is one of seven acts performing in First Ave's Best New Bands showcase on Friday. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Youssoupha’s rousing call to action to BigXThaPlug and Jessie Murph’s new ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like 4Fargo, Bryant Barnes and THEY. 2025 is only three weeks old and the rap world is in full-swing. Outside of the headlines ...

The label would go on to launch the careers of successful R&B and hip-hop groups, including Xscape, Jagged Edge, Lil Jon and Da Brat, and it put Atlanta on the map as a musical force to be ...