The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, and Doechii.

Don't call it a comeback. Hip-hop has been here for years, squabbling for respect among the in the music game. While the ...

18 Rappers, Radio Personalities, Music Industry Executives and More Weigh In on Current State of Lyricism.

DJ Quik's Third Album 'Safe + Sound' Turns 30 Years Old! DJ Quik's Third Album 'Safe + Sound' Turns 30 Years Old ...

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

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

Voletta Wallace worked to elevate her son's short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness. Notorious B.I.G. was ...

A key attorney in Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has resigned, citing an inability to represent the Hip-Hop mogul as legal battles escalate.

The Notorious B.I.G., one of the rap’s greatest performers, was shot to death at age 24 in Los Angeles in 1997. The case ...

In the rap game, musical content can often take a turn for the macabre but there’s a dark trend in Florida that is taking ...

J. Cole’s surprise track 'cLOUDs' delivers deep reflection and social commentary, setting it apart in hip-hop.

The Notorious B.I.G. has been immortalized throughout all aspects of hip-hop ever since he burst onto the scene in the ...