DJ Mustard has revealed that multiple rappers passed on the instrumental for Kendrick Lamar’s GNX track “Hey Now” before the rapper finally got his hands on the beat. In an interview with People, the ...

It’s funny how the idea of a king of rock has become such a controversial conversation. Ask ten people who they believe rules ...

Rap Blog is a showcase of a standout rap song. Lelo doesn’t seem like someone who’s ever found himself at a loss for words. Whether rapping over frantically clattering instrumentals or ambient puffs ...

This is one of those experimental tracks I have a lot of fun making in my off-time, but I'm always unsure if it will land ...

“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election. By Tavares Cebola and John Eligon Tavares Cebola ...

Hip-hop's inception came from house parties hosted in the Bronx in the1970s. As hip-hop has evolved with several sub-genres like gangsta rap, conscious rap, trap, and many more, there's no ...

This week, we tackled the very best K-pop songs of 2024, and today we’ve assembled a comprehensive list of, what we believe to be, the strongest rap albums from 2024. Whether it was the surprise ...

Skillz is back with the “Rap Up” and the fans are going crazy. Listen to it here, as he recaps the year that was 2024. After a two-year hiatus, legendary rapper Skillz has decided to resurrect ...

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 ...

2024 has been filled with hip-hop highlights. While the culture experiences celebratory moments, the rap world has also been shaken multiple times due to the deaths of members of the hip-hop ...

In an unexpected turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Variety magazine has released its annual “Worst Songs of 2024” list, featuring some of rap’s biggest names.

Starting at a young age, a Gen Z rapper is making inroads into the global rap scene. "Drums of gold resound far and wide, the red lion awakens, breaking new ground. With high spirits, he strides ...