A standout from Gates’ recent album, Elite Vessel, “What You Wish For” is a smooth-grooving self-reflection with some low-key ...

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" adds another honor to a triumphant February for the artist, breaking the record for the most ...

Irv Gotti's funeral service went down in NYC on Wednesday ... and the late music czar's industry friends all supported his ...

Malcolm X is a revolutionary figure, and his influence still hits hard today, even in the world of Hip-Hop. Today marks 60 ...

Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from J. Cole ("Clouds"), Quavo ("Trappa Rappa"), Don Toliver, Speedy and J-Hope's ("LV Bag" featuring Pharrell) and more. See you next week ...

The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new generation as rising star 310babii releases “Bad,” a ...

We all are undoubtedly fans of Hip Hop Adhi’s iconic tracks, which have left an indelible mark on the world of hip hop. At ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

The Hip Hop Orchestra Experience blends classical music with hip-hop rhymes. Experience this concert and dance party this ...

Here are three takeaways from Hit Songs Deconstructed’s latest in-depth research. Hip-hop/rap reigned as the most common primary genre in the Hot 100’s top 10 throughout 2024, contributing to ...

For those who lived through it, “Self Destruction” wasn’t just another song—it was a cultural moment, an urgent message delivered through the voices of some of hip hop’s greatest pioneers. The Stop ...

A section of the exhibit is dedicated to Detroit rappers such as Eminem, Kash Doll, Skilla Baby and Tee Grizzley, while some ...