The blog era of Hip Hop opened new doors for artists to reach fans directly through digital platforms. Sites like DatPiff and 2DopeBoyz played a key role in launching careers for artists who are now ...

Hip-Hop isn’t just influencing advertising—it’s shaping it. Rob Clifton Jr., a top creative executive, breaks down how artists like J.I.D. and RZA are redefining brand storytelling.

Rappers Slick Rick, Trina and Tierra Whack share five albums that have captured the spirit of the medium over the years.

Hip Hop and R&B artists have had a long, complex history with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist category. The list showcases genre-defining talent, from breakthrough stars to overlooked icons. The ...

Halle Berry has been name-checked in countless rap songs over the years. Here's how she feels about it.

Rappers embody their cities in ways that go deeper than area codes and shoutouts. The neighborhoods that raised them – every corner store, basketball court and subway platform – become the foundation ...

With Women’s History Month in full swing, the entertainment world continues to strive to be more inclusive of female artists in music, movies, and other entertainment. While the upcoming Academy ...

In today’s music game, data is the co-pilot. Hip hop artists are using tools like Spotify for Artists and SoundCampaign to decode fan behavior and make sharper decisions. In today’s music industry, ...

In August of 2025, hip-hop turned the still-very-young age of 52, but let some of its fans tell it the genre is still a young man’s game. However, upon looking at its current landscape, some of rap’s ...

Sexual objectification of women is present in many male rap artists’ songs, but female artists are flipping that narrative with songs that uplift women and promote empowerment. (Frank Schwichtenberg / ...

These rappers didn’t just love basketball. From J. Cole to Cam'ron, they proved they're legit hoopers out here.

A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social media, many of them got ...