April’s looking like a hot month in music, and Hip-Hop Wired’s got the lowdown on the artists you gotta have on your radar ...

Hip Hop has long been a male-dominated industry, where women have had to fight twice as hard for recognition—whether on the ...

From Eminem to Drake, Elliott Wilson names the artists, producers, songs, verses, beats, and albums that have defined the 21st century.

Her journey from financial insecurity to Grammy-winning artist demonstrates how hip-hop continues evolving while maintaining its foundational role as a vehicle for social mobility. Her ...

The Chicago-born rapper secured 53 new RIAA certifications with hits like, "Broadway Girls," "All My Life," and "What ...

Rappers and the legal system have a long, complicated history. Frequently, hip-hop artists have found themselves on the wrong side of the law and are locked up in jail or have to serve a lengthy ...

Kanye West’s recent tweet has ignited discussions within the hip hop community, as he proclaimed his personal selection of rap kings. Among the elite mentioned, Eminem stands tall, indicating the ...

Smith, Athens Music Walk of Fame honoree Ishues and DJ Chief Rocka will perform as part of a multidisciplinary lineup that incorporates jazz, hip hop, R&B, ring shout and spoken word artists for ...