For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs.

Billboard reports that “the lack of rap songs in the Hot 100’s top 40 is the latest sign of a recent dip in rap’s commercial dominance,” while also pointing out that they made a rule change that ...

This has not occurred since 1990, when Cold Chillin’ Re cords artist Biz Markie reached No. 29 in February 1990 with “Just a ...

Hip-hop has always been about innovation, but today’s artists are taking things to a whole new level. From bending vocal tones to inventing unpredictable flows, the new wave of MCs is pushing ...

West of Sydney, New South Wales, one of Australia’s largest cities, lie the Blue Mountains and the city of Katoomba, in the shadow of Minnehaha Falls. Here, fans of hip-hop music can tune to 2ONE at ...

The film even gave fans a glimpse into how Def Jam’s first solo artist, LL Cool J, earned his spot on the roster—bursting into the label’s NYU dorm “office” to audition and delivering his now-famous ...

Will Smith, a name synonymous with ‘90s hip-hop and blockbuster Hollywood success, is once again stepping into the music industry with his latest album, Based on a True Story. Smith, who began his ...

October 19, 1999, marks the day that the eclectic and iconic MF Doom launched his career with his debut record Operation Doomsday.

Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form become the beast it is. The music genre is not just known for the hit ...

The University of Richmond's Department of Theatre & Dance is hosting its second annual Hip Hop Week in November.

Today, hip-hop’s influence extends into the world of alternative investing. Whether it’s high-end jewelry, fine art, cryptocurrency, or even vintage coins, the culture has helped redefine what wealth ...

New digital ad network empowers culturally driven publishers and hip-hop media brands through premium monetization and world-class infrastructure Oct. 27, 2025 / PRZen / FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Hip-Hop ...