Experts say the ups and downs, the social commentary and the history-making moments are sure to spill over into the new year.

Sampling has been a cornerstone of hip-hop since its inception, with producers repurposing existing music to create entirely ...

Detroit’s rap scene is as raw and resilient as the city itself. Known for its blue-collar roots and unshakable pride, the D ...

Santa Ana artist Jay Taj wasn’t exactly raised on hip-hop music. But after naturally gravitating toward the genre in his ...

Atlanta isn’t just another stop on Hip Hop’s map — it’s a cultural epicenter that has shaped the sound, style, and future of ...

Emanny has been the man singing the songs behind artists like Joe Budden, Jadakiss and Rick Ross. Now, he's back like he ...

Hip-Hop Wired returns with our best Hip-Hop albums of 2024, featuring artists from the East Coast, West Coast, and all points ...

Bun B: This has been a while in the making. The song we did was recorded over a year ago. We linked up through Marco Polo, who put this track together. It’s a great record, and we waited for the right ...

Examining how hip-hop lyrics have evolved over 50 years, reflecting changing social attitudes and sparking important ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a ...

By Gail Mitchell Well, 2024 is quickly drawing to a close. And what an eventful year it was in R&B/hip-hop and African music. No doubt still uppermost in the minds of many is the epic feud between ...