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(L-R) Chuck D and Gene Simmons.
Music

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."

Alex Ocho34 days ago
Domani Harris and T.I. at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert43 days ago
Symba in a black and white jacket making a peace sign, J. Cole with a microphone wearing a white jersey.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert47 days ago
Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Jay-Z, and T.I. in tuxedos, standing together at the Grammys wearing sunglasses.
Music

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.

OrNah75 days ago
Rapper LL Cool J dressed in a red and white Santa Claus outfit, sitting on a patterned couch, smiling at the camera.
Music

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.

Shawn Setaro89 days ago
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Trick Daddy wearing a green beanie and a black shirt with a gold chain stands in front of a brick-patterned background.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert102 days ago
Pusha T wearing a black knit cap and a patterned sweater stands in front of a backdrop with large letters.
Music

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."

Mark Elibert103 days ago
Halsey in a deep V-neck sequin dress and Kendrick Lamar in a suit with a white headscarf.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert119 days ago
Lithe for debut album 'Euphoria'
Music

Lithe Drops First Full-Length Album 'Euphoria' ft. Cash Cobain, Hunxho

He also released a music video for "Royal Oak" from the new record.

Kris Seavers124 days ago
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Megan Thee Stallion in a leopard print outfit, smiling, with long wavy hair, sitting in a sparkling, colorful setting.
Music

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.

Alex Ocho135 days ago
Rapper MF DOOM performing on stage, wearing his iconic metal mask, holding a microphone, with a dark background.
Music

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.

Trey Alston135 days ago
Michael Jordan surrounded by reporters after winning the 1996 NBA Championship.
Sports

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.

Complex138 days ago
The image shows the "billboard" logo in bright white letters on a dark background, surrounded by green lighting effects.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert140 days ago
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Cardi B performing, wearing a sequined jersey with the number 11, against a purple-lit background.
Music

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.'

Alex Ocho176 days ago
Rapper Meek Mill wearing a red Philadelphia cap and a denim jacket, smiling on stage with a colorful background.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert190 days ago
Eminem performing on stage, wearing a black cap and jacket, holding a microphone.
Music

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.

Mark Elibert217 days ago

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