Rap music on trial: Upcoming Texas execution stirs national debate

Prominent rappers like Travis Scott are weighing in at the Supreme Court about the upcoming execution of James Broadnax in ...
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Everlast Talks New Single “My Hollywood” and His Roots in Rap

Everlast has enjoyed lots of success in music, and that success continues with his newest song, "My Hollywood".
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The Game thinks rap is in a 'sad' space without new music from Drake

Lucky for him and the culture, Drizzy is about to drop 'Iceman.' ...
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Rap falls off the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in 35 years — here’s what’s behind the drop

Rap has officially dipped out of the top 40 songs on the Billboard charts for the first time in 35 years. Billboard reported today that there are currently no rap songs in the top 40 of the Billboard ...

‘Something Inside Me Healed’: Becky G Talks Returning to Rap & Mexican Music Roots

Billboard's 2026 Latin Women in Music Global Impact Award recipient on going “full circle” with her upcoming album.
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How hip hop uses influencers to blow up songs

Hip hop artists are using influencer marketing to push tracks into the spotlight, leveraging TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to create trends and deepen fan connections. Campaigns often center on ...

Hip-hop royalty prepares for Cincinnati show, compares city to Atlanta

Southern rap rose to prominence in the mid‑1990s, offering an alternative to the East‑West Coast rivalry. According to the ...