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Chuck D Responds to Gene Simmons' 'Debatable' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop Claim
The Public Enemy has weighed in after the KISS bassist said that hip-hop "doesn't belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."
T.I. Reflects on Son Domani’s Growth as a Rapper, Says His Early Music 'Sucked'
The Atlanta legend discussed watching Domani evolve as an artist.
Symba Thinks J. Cole Took a Shot at Him on New Freestyle and Has Plans to Respond
The Cali rapper addressed the lyric on the Rory and Mal podcast, calling it a sign of respect but not letting it slide.
The 25 Best Rap Posse Cuts in Hip-Hop History
Teamwork makes the dream work. Nothing displays that better than the posse cut. Here are the 25 best.
The 30 Best Christmas Rap Songs
Hip-hop Christmas songs have been around forever from Run-DMC's "Christmas In Hollis" to DMX’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to Lil Nas X's "Holiday." Here is a list of our favorites.
Young Thug Argues 'Rap Is in a Weird Space' at the Moment: 'We Gotta Take It to the Next Level'
"We gotta level up," Thug says.
Trick Daddy Calls ‘Sinners’ 'Confusing,' Compares It to Rap in Resurfaced Clip: 'F*ck the Metaphor'
Trick Daddy compares the film’s complexity to metaphor-heavy rap, saying he just wants “hard lyrics” and clarity.
Pusha T Says He’s Done With Diss Tracks: 'It’s Kind of Dead to Me'
To him, rap beef and today’s diss culture is “just noise."
Halsey Raps Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools” Verse in New Clip That Has Fans Wanting More
Halsey’s surprise Kendrick Lamar rap moment sparked fan reactions and calls for a full version.
Lithe Drops First Full-Length Album 'Euphoria' ft. Cash Cobain, Hunxho
He also released a music video for "Royal Oak" from the new record.
Denzel Curry Says 'Commercial Rap Is Dead,' Argues 'You Need a Hater to Tell the Truth'
"Shit was trash from the jump," Denzel says.
Megan Thee Stallion Ends Rap’s Hot 100 Drought With “Lover Girl”
Megan's new single ended a rare dry spell for rap songs after a two-week absence on the chart.
20 Great Rap Artists Who Never Had a Top 40 Hit
Some of the greatest and most accomplished rap artists of all time have never had a Top 40 hit.
The 40 Best Michael Jordan Rap References, Ranked
A countdown of the ultimate Michael Jordan lyrical moments, rapped by everyone from Biggie to Jay-Z to A Tribe Called Quest.
No Rap Songs in Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990
Kendrick Lamar’s "Luther" exit leaves the Hot 100 top 40 with no rap songs for the first time in decades.
Cardi B Responds to Critic Who Says She Has ‘Zero Real Talent’ and Uses Hip-Hop As A ‘Quick Hustle’
The rapper dropped her new album 'Am I the Drama?' seven years after her Grammy-winning debut, 'Invasion of Privacy.'
Meek Mill on Surviving Multiple ‘Eras’ of Rap: ‘I Been Around Since Hard Copies’
Meek tweets about navigating rap’s evolution from CDs and mixtape sites all the way to streaming.
Eminem Fires Back at ‘Silver’ Rhyme Challenge With Epic X Response
Eminem was challenged to find words that rhyme with "silver," and he showed why he's an elite lyricist.