Rather than offering up a playlist of thematically linked songs, as I usually do, today I’m giving you five tracks that have ...

The program comes out of the Music Resource Center and the Kako Foundation. The instructor, Terrell Grier, and Rudy Perrault, ...

Drake is the frog that’s been struck by lightning.

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's become ...

It’s a little mo’ money for Zo. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shelved rap career got a boost from his 2025 mayoral campaign, his tax documents show — but he didn’t exactly bust a move into the big time. The ...

Amanda Bynes has flipped the script on her career, trading in potential movie roles for melodies. The former actress, 40, dropped a new single called “Girlfriend” on Friday, April 10, a track that ...

The Hip Hop Forever showcase is returning to South by Southwest in 2026, bringing a lineup of influential artists and emerging voices to Austin for a night dedicated to hip-hop culture and community.

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song the biggest hip-hop song in history? DJ Jazzy Jeff thinks so. On Thursday (Jan. 29), 92.3's Big Boi shared a clip of an interview with DJ Jazzy Jeff, where ...

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 ...

Long Beach has officially welcomed its new minor league baseball team with a name that celebrates both the city's coastal heritage and its cultural prowess. Dubbed the Long Beach Coast, the name ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Recently, Lil Uzi Vert inked a new deal with Roc Nation Distribution and ...